In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Offwell like this:
OFFWELL, a village and a parish in Honiton district, Devon. The village stands 2¼ miles E S E of Honiton r.station. The parish contains also part of the village of Wilmington, which has a post-office under Honiton. Acres, 2, 206. Real property, £2, 435. Pop., 393. Houses, 82. The property is divided among a few. ...
Offwell House belonged to Bishop Copleston, and is now the residence ofhis representatives. An ornamental tower was built by him, in 1843, on Honiton hill; and commands extensive views. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Exeter. Value, £400.* Patrons, the Trustees of Bishop Copleston. The church is of the 13th century; consists of nave, Naisle, and chancel, with W tower; has a fine memorial three-light E window; and contains some monuments. There are a parochial school, and charities £12.
Offwell through time
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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Offwell in East Devon | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/1880
Date accessed: 23rd April 2024
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