Heavitree, Devon Genealogy: Difference between revisions

HEAVITREE (St. Michael), a '''parish''', in the union of St. Thomas, hundred of Wonford, Wonford and S. divisions of Devon. This place, which is supposed to derive its name from having been the spot of execution for criminals, was the western head-quarters of the parliamentary forces, during the civil war. The parish is bounded on the south-west by the river Exe, forms a suburb to the city of Exeter. The church, an ancient structure in the later English style, has been rebuilt by subscription, at an expense of £3300, and is now one of the largest churches in the county. It was consecrated in Aug. 1846. Here is a place of worship for '''Independents'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51021&amp;amp;strquery=Heavitree#s1 A Topographical Dictionary of England]'' (1848), pp. 462-466. Date accessed: 9 July 2013</ref>