Galmpton, South Hams Explained

Official Name:Galmpton
Country:England
Region:South West England
Coordinates:50.249°N -3.836°W
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Static Image Caption:Holy Trinity Church

Galmpton is a small hamlet in the civil parish of South Huish, in the South Hams district, in Devon, England, near Thurlestone. It is 5 miles west of Salcombe. In 1870-72 Galmpton had a population of 176 as recorded in the Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales.[1] Galmpton was recorded in the Domesday Book as Walementone/Walenimtona[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Galmpton, in South Hams and Devon. A Vision of Britain through Time. 19 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Devonshire E-H. The Domesday Book Online. 19 January 2019.