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Parliament, Devon

Parliament is a 17th-century house, now two cottages, said to be where William III held a meeting of his supporters, situated near Berry Pomeroy, Devon. A stone in the front garden states: "William Prince of Orange is said to have held his first Parliament here in November 1688". It is within the council area of South Hams (Devon).
Historic England Grade II Listed 1166343.

Place Type: 17th-century House
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.424922,-3.6393799
Grid Reference: SX 8364 5962
Civil Parish: Berry Pomeroy CP
Council Area: South Hams CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon & Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 303713
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Parliament,_Devon_303713

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