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Meavy, par. and vil., Devon, on river Meavy, 6m. SE. of Tavistock, 3289 ac., pop. 284; P.O.; is a resort of anglers; remains exist of an old mansion, which was the residence of Sir Francis Drake; the river Meavy (or Mew) rises in Dartmoor, and flows 13 m. SE. to the Plym.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Meavy Parish Devon Ancient County |
| Place: | Meavy |
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