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Facts, figures and history of places found in and around Bishopsteignton Parish.

Occupiers of Cockhaven: 1588 – 1939

Cockhaven probably derives from Anglo-Saxon Caec = made up way, i.e. with soil or tree trunks, and Ven =Fenn or marsh.  The way across the marsh.  The word is early found as Cocven.  The settlement of Cockaven was early composed of several families; it...

Occupiers of Wood Farm: 1524 – 1970

Entry from British Listed Buildings 1955 Small country house in use as farmhouse. Circa 1830 with some late C19 alterations but probably incorporating parts of an earlier house in the service block. Architect unknown to date, building designed for the Comyns...