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Abbots Bickington, Devon, England Genealogy (view source)
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== Parish History == | == Parish History == | ||
BICKINGTON, ABBOT'S (St. James), a'''parish''', in the union of Holsworthy, hundred of Black Torrington, Holsworthy and N. divisions of Devon, 9 miles (S. W. by W.) from Torrington. The neighbourhood abounds with limestone, and with compact stone of a blue colour, which is quarried for building and other purposes; marble of good quality is also obtained. The church has some remains of ancient stained glass.<ref>Lewis,Samuel A., [http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=50796 ''A Topographical Dictionary of England''] (1848), pp. 228-233. Date accessed: 30 May 2012. [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&amp;nbsp;</ref> | BICKINGTON, ABBOT'S (St. James), a'''parish''', in the union of Holsworthy, hundred of Black Torrington, Holsworthy and N. divisions of Devon, 9 miles (S. W. by W.) from Torrington. The neighbourhood abounds with limestone, and with compact stone of a blue colour, which is quarried for building and other purposes; marble of good quality is also obtained. The church has some remains of ancient stained glass.<ref>Lewis,Samuel A., [http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=50796 ''A Topographical Dictionary of England''] (1848), pp. 228-233. Date accessed: 30 May 2012. [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&amp;amp;amp;nbsp;</ref> | ||
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