Buckland, Devon

Apart from a number of places in Devon for which Buckland forms the first part of the name (see Buckland (disambiguation)), the name on its own refers to two places in Devon:

Buckland is a hamlet near to Thurlestone in the South Hams, at 50°16′46″N 3°51′22″W / 50.27944°N 3.85611°W / 50.27944; -3.85611. It was listed as a manor in the Domesday Book.^[1]

Buckland is also a suburb of Newton Abbot, on the opposite side of the A380 road from the town centre, around 50°31′35″N 3°35′23″W / 50.52639°N 3.58972°W / 50.52639; -3.58972. It is separated from Milber by Shaldon Road.

References

↑ Harris, Helen (2004). A Handbook of Devon Parishes. Tiverton: Halsgrove. p. 170. ISBN 1-84114-314-6.

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