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Kingsteignton is a town, lying at the head of the Teign estuary in southern Devon. Founded in the early 8th century, Kingsteingnton was at the centre of a vast Saxon Royal estate. The Manor of Kingsteignton remained a crown demesne until the 13th century. Primarily an agricultural village, by the 19th century it had developed a key industry in pottery and pipe clay mining. The village underwent rapid growth from the mid-20th century, transitioning into a busy town. Notable landmarks include the 15th-century Church of St Michael (C of E) and the mediæval Fairwater Leat. The town is within the council area of Teignbridge (Devon).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.546307,-3.596075
Grid Reference: SX 8701 7305
Civil Parish: Kingsteignton CP
Council Area: Teignbridge CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 24593
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kingsteignton,_Devon_24593
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.546307,-3.596075
Grid Reference: SX 8701 7305
Civil Parish: Kingsteignton CP
Council Area: Teignbridge CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 24593
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kingsteignton,_Devon_24593
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