West Youlstone
Human settlement in England
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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.
| West Youlstone | |
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  West Youlstone Location within Cornwall | |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | EX23 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
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]
