Dolton, Devon

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Dolton Lane leading to Cleave Farm

Dolton is a small village and civil parish in the Torridge District of Devon, in the South West of England. It has a population of around 900 inhabitants, including the Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.^[1]

Dolton is twinned with Amfreville in France, and Hillerse in Germany.

It has a 5 small shops, and is served by one bus service, the 315 between Barnstaple and Exeter. The Tarka Trail passes by Dolton.

Anthony Horneck FRS, the Protestant theologian, lived in Dolton between 1670 and 1671.^[2]

References

↑ Paul Donovan (25 August 2011). "Villagers get a rare chance to meet rock star neighbour". North Devon Journal.
↑ "Horneck, Anthony". Cambridge University.

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v t e Towns, villages and hamlets in the Torridge District of Devon, England

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Coordinates: 50°53′N 4°02′W / 50.883°N 4.033°W / 50.883; -4.033

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