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Holsworthy, Devon

Holsworthy is a historic market town in the north-west of Devon. It is recorded in Domesday as 'Haldeword'. It was a significant market town by the end of the 12th century. St Peter's Fair, held annually in July, was granted in 1614 by a charter from James I. The 13th-century Church of St Peter and St Paul remains a central landmark, featuring earlier Norman elements. The town is within the council area of Torridge (Devon).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.810207,-4.353497
Grid Reference: SS 3428 0382
Civil Parish: Holsworthy CP
Council Area: Torridge CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 22476
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Holsworthy,_Devon_22476

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