Parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.563, -3.599 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 86 74 |
| Population: | 11,360 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
Kingsteignton is a historic civil parish and town in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, sitting on the lower slopes above the River Teign and close to Newton Abbot. Its position on the edge of the rolling countryside that leads towards Dartmoor gives a mix of attractive river valley scenery and views towards moorland, with a townscape of older stone buildings and more recent housing that reflects steady growth over the 20th century.
Kingsteignton has medieval roots - its name hints at early royal connections - and a long local story of agriculture, small-scale industry and quarrying in the Teign valley. Today it combines a strong village community with commuter links to nearby towns: there are active local clubs, churches and schools, a handful of surviving traditional businesses and social events that keep a distinct local identity while serving a population that increasingly works across the Newton Abbot and Exeter area.
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