Parish in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.334, -3.8 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 71 49 |
| Population: | 777 |
| Dialling code: | 01548 (Kingsbridge) |
The village and civil parish of Loddiswell sits in the largely rural district of South Hams in Devon, England. Tucked into a wooded valley with small streams and rolling farmland, it has the compact feel of a traditional Devon community with stone cottages, hedgerows and lanes that make it popular with walkers and visitors seeking a quiet countryside base.
Historically the area grew around agriculture and small local industries; remnants of the Victorian era survive in stone buildings and a notable railway viaduct from the former branch line. Today the local economy is still rooted in farming but increasingly supported by tourism and people who commute to nearby towns, while village life revolves around the church, village hall and the occasional local events that sustain a close-knit social atmosphere.
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