Meavy, Devon

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Meavy is a village in Devon

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Meavy within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Meavy in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Meavy, par. and vil., Devon, on river Meavy, 6m. SE. of Tavistock, 3289 ac., pop. 284; P.O.; is a resort of anglers; remains exist of an old mansion, which was the residence of Sir Francis Drake; the river Meavy (or Mew) rises in Dartmoor, and flows 13 m. SE. to the Plym.

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Mew, The, Devon. See MEAVY.

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