Colebrooke, Devon
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| Colebrooke | |
  Colebrooke shown within Devon |
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| Population | 411 (2001 UK Census) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Mid Devon |
| Shire county | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Devon | |
Colebrooke is a village in Devon, England about 8 km west of Crediton. The main point of interest is the church and the connection to Henry Kingsley's novel Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn. Also Uncle Tom Cobley, of the folk song, signed his will at Pascoe House, but is buried 4 miles west at Spreyton. The champion Devon wrestler, Abraham Cann was born and buried here.[1] He won the all comers wrestling crown in London.
Colebrooke is also the site SS7700 of a Roman fort or marching camp, the site of which is just outside the village to the East.
Colebrooke lent its name to Colebrook, Connecticut, United States.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Lee, Sidney (1886). Sherlock, Richard (HTML). Dictionary of National Biography Vol. VIII. Smith, Elder & Co.. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
- ^ Origin of Connecticut town names, State of Connecticut website
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