Drewsteignton | |
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Square of Drewsteignton in May 2019, showing the Drewe Arms and Holy Trinity Church | |
Location within Devon | |
Population | 818 [1](2001 Census) |
OS grid reference | SX736908 |
• London | 190 miles (306 km) |
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District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | EXETER |
Postcode district | EX6 |
Dialling code | 01647 |
Police | Devon and Cornwall |
Fire | Devon and Somerset |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
Website | http://www.drewsteigntonparish.co.uk/ |
Drewsteignton is a village, civil parish and former manor within the administrative area of West Devon, England, also lying within the Dartmoor National Park. It is located in the valley of the River Teign, 13 miles (21 km) west of Exeter and 9 miles (14 km) south east of Okehampton. Visitor attractions in the area include the village centre itself, nearby Castle Drogo, and Fingle Bridge. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 1,616.[2]