West Youlstone

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West Youlstone
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West Youlstone
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50°54′N4°28′W / 50.9°N 4.47°W / 50.9; -4.47 Coordinates: 50°54′N4°28′W / 50.9°N 4.47°W / 50.9; -4.47

West Youlstone is a hamlet in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies seven miles north north west of Bude and north of Kilkhampton along the A39 road. [1] [2] It belongs to the parish of Morwenstow, and lies to the east of it. [3] East Youlstone is immediately to the east but is in Devon.

History

Archaeological discoveries on the site have revealed it was occupied in the Bronze Age. [4] It is mentioned in the memoirs of James Thorne of Shebbear. [5]

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