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Abbey Gate, Devon

Abbey Gate is a hamlet situated south of Axminster in the south-east of Devon. The hamlet developed around the historic gateway to Newenham Abbey (founded around 1247, dissolved 1539). The hamlet is within the council area of East Devon (Devon).

Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.7684,-3.005
Grid Reference: SY 2922 9701
Civil Parish: Axminster CP
Council Area: East Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 15
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Abbey_Gate,_Devon_15