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| | GENUKI/Devon: Kenton - Genealogy |
 | | "KENTON is a pleasant village, in the picturesque valley of the river Kenn, opposite the woody grounds of Powderham Castle, and about a mile W. of the estuary of the Exe, and 7 miles S.S.E. of Exeter. |
 | | Its parish extends westward to the lofty range of the Haldon Hills, and comprises 5400 acres of land, including the hamlets of South Town, Cofford, Fenbridge, Staplake, Lyston, Cheverstone, Wilsworthy, West Town, and East Town; and the large village of STARCROSS. |
 | | Kenton Church, (All Saints,) is a large and handsome building of red stone, with a lofty tower, containing six bells. |
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