Sourton
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Sourton is a small village and civil parish
in West Devon
, England. It lies about 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of Okehampton
. It is at the north-western extremity of Dartmoor
, a National Park of England and Wales
and lies along the A386 road
. Sourton Parish has a population of over 400.
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
in West Devon
West Devon
West Devon is a local government district and borough in Devon, England. Towns in the district include Chagford, Okehampton, Princetown, and Tavistock, where the council is based....
, England. It lies about 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of Okehampton
Okehampton
Okehampton is a town and civil parish in West Devon in the English county of Devon. It is situated at the northern edge of Dartmoor, and has an estimated population of 7,155.-History:...
. It is at the north-western extremity of Dartmoor
Dartmoor
Dartmoor is an area of moorland in south Devon, England. Protected by National Park status, it covers .The granite upland dates from the Carboniferous period of geological history. The moorland is capped with many exposed granite hilltops known as tors, providing habitats for Dartmoor wildlife. The...
, a National Park of England and Wales
National parks of England and Wales
The national parks of England and Wales are areas of relatively undeveloped and scenic landscape that are designated under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949...
and lies along the A386 road
A386 road (Great Britain)
The A386 is a primary route in Devon, England. It runs from Plymouth on the south coast to Appledore on the north coast.The road starts in the centre of Plymouth, and forms Tavistock Road, the main route out of the city to the north. It crosses a section of Dartmoor to Yelverton and Tavistock...
. Sourton Parish has a population of over 400.