South Pool Explained

Official Name:South Pool
Civil Parish:South Pool
Country:England
Region:South West England
Coordinates:50.248°N -3.7214°W
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Population:137
Population Ref:(2021 census)
Static Image:St Nicholas and St Cyriacus, South Pool, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 1740049.jpg
Static Image Caption:Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Cyriacus, South Pool

South Pool is a village, parish and former manor in South Hams, Devon, England. It is situated 3 1/2 miles south-east of the town of Kingsbridge and 2 1/2 miles north-east of Salcombe. It is administered by the South Hams local authority. Historically it formed part of Coleridge Hundred. It falls within Woodleigh Deanery[1] for ecclesiastical purposes. The village is in an area of outstanding natural beauty at the head of South Pool creek.

Population

The population was 412 in 1801 and 296 in 1901.[2] Population of 137 in 2021. In 1641/2 96 adult males signed the Protestation returns.

Village

The parish church is dedicated to St Nicholas and St Cyriac. The public house is called The Millbrook Inn.

Transport

The nearest transport links are at Frogmore (service 3 between Plymouth and Dartmouth), Kingsbridge (service 164 to Totnes, service 606 to Salcolmbe) and Totnes (train services to/from London Paddington/Plymouth/Penzance/Bristol/Birmingham and the north). Kingsbridge is the nearest town and has a wide selection of shops, including two supermarkets (Morrisons and Tesco).

Local places of interest

Local places of interest are Dartmouth, Salcombe harbour and the creeks towards Kingsbridge and South Pool, the coast path between Bolt Tail, Bolt Head, Prawle Point, Start Point. Salcombe is renowned for sailing, racing taking place regularly, plus a summer regatta. There are many pleasant beaches along this section of the coast path. Slapton Lea near Torcross is a nature reserve.

Southpool was rated as among the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" by Condé Nast Traveler in 2020.[3]

Historic estates

The parish contains various historic estates including:

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. The Deaneries are used to arrange the typescript Church Notes of B.F.Cresswell which are held in the Westcountry Studies Library.
  2. Figures for other years are available on the local studies website
  3. Web site: THE 20 MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN THE UK AND IRELAND, 20 October 2020. 14 March 2021.
  4. [William Pole (antiquary)|Pole, Sir William]
  5. Web site: DARR, Leonard (c.1554-1615), of Totnes afterwards of South Pool, Devon. - History of Parliament Online. www.historyofparliamentonline.org. 13 June 2021.