Built-up area in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.573, -3.655 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 82 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
Heathfield in the district of Teignbridge, Devon, England is a compact settlement on the southern edge of the moorland country, a short drive from Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey. It sits among rolling countryside that gives easy access to Dartmoor while still feeling part of South Devon’s more settled, rural landscape; buildings range from older stone cottages to later suburban housing.
Historically rooted in agriculture and named for its heathland, the community today blends farming with commuter life and small local businesses; there’s a village hall, a pub and the sort of light industrial or service units that support nearby towns. Its proximity to moorland and coast makes walking, cycling and local fêtes important to the social calendar, while tourism and outdoor recreation contribute to the local economy.
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