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Higher Brixham is a former village that now forms the southern part of the town of Brixham. Previously an agricultural community known as 'Cowtown', Higher Brixham has been contiguous with the part of the town around the harbour since the 19th century. The Church of St Mary the Virgin (C of E) dates from about the 15th century, replacing a previous Norman building, itself believed to have been built on the site of a Saxon church. Higher Brixham is within the council area of Torbay.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.386108,-3.519639
Grid Reference: SX 9206 5512
Civil Parish: Brixham CP
Council Area: Torbay CA
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 21676
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Higher_Brixham,_Devon_21676
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.386108,-3.519639
Grid Reference: SX 9206 5512
Civil Parish: Brixham CP
Council Area: Torbay CA
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 21676
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Higher_Brixham,_Devon_21676
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