In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described George Nympton like this:
GEORGE-NYMPTON, Nympton-St. George, or Nymet-St. George, a parish in South Molton district, Devon; on the river Mole, 2 miles S of South Molton, and 5½ NNE of South Molton Road r. station. Post town, South Molton, North Devon. Acres, 2, 240. Real property, £2, 036. Pop., 258. Houses, 51. ...
The property is divided among a few. The manor belongs to Sir T. D. Acland, Bart. Broom House is the seat of the Pearses. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Exeter. Value, £310.* Patron, Sir T. D. Acland, Bart. The church consists of nave, chancel, and N aisle, with low brick tower; is in fair condition; and contains monuments of the Karslakes and the Gays.
George Nympton through time
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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of George Nympton in North Devon | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/4220
Date accessed: 28th April 2024
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