Witheridge Hundred

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Witheridge Hundred was the name of one of thirty two ancient administrative units of Devon, England. [1]

The parishes in the hundred were: Bishops Nympton, Cheldon, Chulmleigh, Creacombe, Cruwys Morchard, East Worlington, Highley St Mary, Kings Nympton, Mariansleigh, Meshaw, Oakford, Puddington, Rackenford, Romansleigh, Rose Ash, Stoodleigh, Templeton, Thelbridge, Washford Pyne, West Worlington, Witheridge and Woolfardisworthy (East) [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "THE HUNDREDS OF DEVON". GENUKI. Retrieved 8 April 2018.