Down Thomas Explained

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Country:England
Region:South West England
Map Type:Devon
Official Name:Down Thomas
Shire District:South Hams
Lieutenancy England:Devon
Coordinates:50.33°N -4.101°W
Post Town:Plymouth
Postcode Area:PL
Postcode District:PL9
Constituency Westminster:South West Devon
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Down Thomas is a village in Devon, England.[1] The village is situated about 4 miles south of Plymouth. It is on the Wembury peninsula and is surrounded by farmland. The village is a part of the South Hams local government district.

The village has a pub, post office, bike shop and a local village store.

The population is 230. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Manor Farm was the owning building of the area. It burnt down in 1800 and the salvaged wood was used to build the new house on the same site.

Notes and References

  1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 201 Plymouth & Launceston (Tavistock & Looe). 978-0-319-23287-3. Ordnance Survey.