East Ogwell

East Ogwell
East Ogwell Location within Devon
Area	0.367 km^2 (0.142 sq mi)
Population	855 (2018 estimate)
• Density	2,330/km^2 (6,000/sq mi)
Civil parish	Ogwell
District	Teignbridge
Shire county	Devon
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom

East Ogwell is a village and former civil parish 15 miles (24 km) south of Exeter,[1] now in the parish of Ogwell, in the Teignbridge district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 855.[2] In 1891 the parish had a population of 271.[3]

Amenities

East Ogwell has a church called St Bartholomew located in the centre of the village.[4]

History

The name "Ogwell" means 'Wocga's spring/stream'. The "East" part distinguishing it from West Ogwell.[5] East Ogwell was recorded in the Domesday Book as Ogewille.[6] On 1 April 1894 the parish was abolished and merged with West Ogwell to form Ogwell.[7] A branch of the ancient Reynell family, who became the Reynell Baronets, lived here for centuries.

References

1. "Distance from East Ogwell [50.518217, -3.640424]". GENUKI. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
2. "East Ogwell". City Population De. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
3. "Population statistics East Ogwell AP/CP through time". Vision of Britain. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
4. "St Bartholomew". A Church Near You. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
5. "East Ogwell Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
6. "Place name: East Ogwell". The National Archives. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
7. "Relationships and changes East Ogwell AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 22 July 2020.