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West Anstey

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West Anstey, churchyard geograph.org.uk 147408
West Anstey, churchyard geograph.org.uk 147408

West Anstey is a village and civil parish on the River Yeo, about 5 miles west of Dulverton, in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 163. The parish touches Molland, East Anstey and Withypool and Hawkridge.

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West Anstey
Badlake Lane, North Devon West Anstey

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Badlake Lane
EX36 3PE North Devon, West Anstey
England, United Kingdom
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