East Ogwell
Village in Devon, England
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East Ogwell is a village 15 miles (24 km) south of Exeter,[1] in the civil parish of Ogwell, in the Teignbridge district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 855.[2]
| East Ogwell | |
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  East Ogwell Location within Devon | |
| Area | 0.367 km2 (0.142 sq mi) |
| Population | 855 (2018 estimate) |
| • Density | 2,330/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Amenities
East Ogwell has a church called St Bartholomew located in the centre of the village.[3]
History
The name "Ogwell" means 'Wocga's spring/stream'. The "East" part distinguishes it from West Ogwell.[4] East Ogwell was recorded in the Domesday Book as Ogewille.[5] In 1891 the parish had a population of 271.[6] On 1 April 1894 the parish was abolished and merged with West Ogwell to form Ogwell.[7] A branch of the ancient Reynell family, who became the Reynell Baronets, lived here for centuries.
