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Colyton, Devon

Colyton is an ancient market town, located on the River Coly in the south-east of Devon. The earliest reference, to 'Culintona', is from 964. During the Middle Ages, it grew into an important agricultural centre and market town. The 11th-century St Andrew's Church (C of E) replaced an earlier Saxon church. Old Church House was the original site of Colyton Grammar School from 1546. The town is within the council area of East Devon (Devon).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.741012,-3.070629
Grid Reference: SY 2455 9403
Civil Parish: Colyton CP
Council Area: East Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 10484
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Colyton,_Devon_10484

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