West Youlstone Explained

Official Name:	West Youlstone
Country:	England
Map Type:	Cornwall
Static Image:	Dandelions in a field near West Youlstone - geograph.org.uk - 407316.jpg
Static Image Width:	250px
Coordinates:	50.9°N -4.47°W
Region:	South West England
Postcode District:	EX23
Postcode Area:	EX

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]

Notes and References

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