West Youlstone

West Youlstone
West Youlstone is located in Cornwall
West Youlstone
West Youlstone
Location within Cornwall
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Postcode districtEX23
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50°54′N 4°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]

References

  1. ^ Mason, Oliver (1 January 1972). The gazetteer of England: England's cities, towns, villages and hamlets : a comprehensive list with basic details on each. David and Charles. ISBN 978-0-7153-5632-6. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  2. ^ Maps (Map). Google Maps.
  3. ^ Brendon, Piers (10 July 1975). Hawker of Morwenstow: portrait of a Victorian eccentric. J. Cape. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-224-01122-8. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  4. ^ Pearce, Susan M. (1983). The Bronze Age metalwork of South Western Britain. B.A.R. p. 356. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  5. ^ James Thorne; John Thorne (1873). James Thorne, of Shebbear: a memoir; compiled from his diary and letters. Bible Christian Bookroom. Retrieved 8 October 2011.


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