East Ogwell, Devon

Description
Ogwell, East, a parish, with a village, in Devonshire, on an affluent of the river Teign, 2 miles SW of Newton Abbot station on the G.W.R. It has a post, money order, and telegraph office under Newton Abbot. Acreage, 1383; population of the civil parish, 271; of the ecclesiastical, 306. The scenery is very fine, and draws many parties and ramblers during summer to admire its beauties, and the surface includes several lofty hills commanding brilliant views. A quarry of fine madrepore is in the W hill. The living is a rectory, united with West Ogwell, in the diocese of Exeter; gross value, s£340 with residence. The church is old but good; consists of nave, aisles, and chancel, with a tower; and contains an old oak screen and a large monument to the Reynell family.