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HALWELL, a parish, in the union of Holsworthy, hundred of Black Torrington, Holsworthy and N. divisions of Devon, 6 miles (N. E. by N.) from Launceston; containing 319 inhabitants. It is situated on the road from Oakhampton to Holsworthy, and comprises 2881 acres, of which 1605 are waste land or common; the soil is clayey, and the cultivated lands are chiefly arable. Good freestone is obtained. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £12. 3. 9., and in the patronage of the Crown; net income, £210. The glebe comprises about 75 acres. There is a place of worship for Baptists.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51000#s14 A Topographical Dictionary of England]'' (1848), pp. 383-387. Date accessed and adapted: 4 June 2018.</ref> | HALWELL, a parish, in the union of Holsworthy, hundred of Black Torrington, Holsworthy and N. divisions of Devon, 6 miles (N. E. by N.) from Launceston; containing 319 inhabitants. It is situated on the road from Oakhampton to Holsworthy, and comprises 2881 acres, of which 1605 are waste land or common; the soil is clayey, and the cultivated lands are chiefly arable. Good freestone is obtained. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £12. 3. 9., and in the patronage of the Crown; net income, £210. The glebe comprises about 75 acres. There is a place of worship for Baptists.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51000#s14 A Topographical Dictionary of England]'' (1848), pp. 383-387. Date accessed and adapted: 4 June 2018.</ref> | ||
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