East Ogwell
East Ogwell is a village and former civil parish 15 miles (24 km) south of Exeter,[1] now in the parish of Ogwell, in the Teignbridge district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 855.[2] In 1891 the parish had a population of 271.[3]
Amenities
East Ogwell has a church called St Bartholomew located in the centre of the village.[4]
History
The name "Ogwell" means 'Wocga's spring/stream'. The "East" part distinguishing it from West Ogwell.[5] East Ogwell was recorded in the Domesday Book as Ogewille.[6] On 1 April 1894 the parish was abolished and merged with West Ogwell to form Ogwell.[7] A branch of the ancient Reynell family, who became the Reynell Baronets, lived here for centuries.
References
- ^ "Distance from East Ogwell [50.518217, -3.640424]". GENUKI. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "East Ogwell". City Population De. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Population statistics East Ogwell AP/CP through time". Vision of Britain. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "St Bartholomew". A Church Near You. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "East Ogwell Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Place name: East Ogwell". The National Archives. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Relationships and changes East Ogwell AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
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