| HAMPTON, HIGH (Holy Cross), a '''parish''', in the union of Oakhampton, hundred of Black Torrington, Black Torrington and Shebbear, and N. divisions of Devon, 3½ miles (W.) from Hatherleigh. The church is situated on a very high hill, serving as a landmark.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51002#s14 A Topographical Dictionary of England]'' (1848), pp. 391-396. Date accessed and adapted: 29 October 2013.</ref> | | HAMPTON, HIGH (Holy Cross), a '''parish''', in the union of Oakhampton, hundred of Black Torrington, Black Torrington and Shebbear, and N. divisions of Devon, 3½ miles (W.) from Hatherleigh. The church is situated on a very high hill, serving as a landmark.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51002#s14 A Topographical Dictionary of England]'' (1848), pp. 391-396. Date accessed and adapted: 29 October 2013.</ref> |