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952:Dean Prior
940:Dartington
935:Cornworthy
925:Churchstow
900:Blackawton
850:South Hams
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89:Population
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1180:Woodleigh
1160:Ugborough
1138:Stokenham
1123:Staverton
1118:Sparkwell
1031:Kingswear
1013:Ivybridge
992:Harberton
977:Ermington
962:Dittisham
946:Dartmouth
915:Charleton
890:Bickleigh
722:Stokenham
651:Local pub
609:Dartmouth
593:Start Bay
587:Geography
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554:Mediaeval
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251:Stokenham
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38:Stokenham
1082:Salcombe
1076:Ringmore
1026:Kingston
1002:Holbeton
957:Diptford
930:Cornwood
785:website.
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684:6 April
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