Brixton, Devon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brixton |
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 St. Mary's Church, Brixton |
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| Population | 1,207 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
Brixton is a small village in Devon, England. It is located in an area called South Hams, not far from the city of Plymouth. You can find Brixton on the A379 road, which connects Plymouth to Kingsbridge. The village is about 6 miles (10 km) from Plymouth.
Brixton is home to about 1200 people. It is known for its pretty views of the River Yealm. The village also has a primary school called St Mary's Church of England Primary School. A very old church, St Mary's, stands in Brixton. It was built in the 1400s, but parts of its tower are even older.
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Discovering Brixton's Past
Brixton has a long and interesting history. Its name comes from a very old record book called the Domesday Book.
Brixton in the Domesday Book
The Domesday Book was created in 1086 by William the Conqueror. It was like a big survey of England. In this book, Brixton was called Brictricestone. The record shows that it was a small place with a few villagers and farmers. They had pigs and sheep, and the land was worth a small amount of money each year.
How Brixton Got Its Name
The name 'Brixton' comes from that old name, Brictricestone. It was named after a family called de Britrickstone who lived there a very long time ago. Over hundreds of years, the name changed to what we know today as Brixton.
The Old Church of St Mary's
The village church, St Mary's, is a very important part of Brixton's history. It was built in the 15th century, which means the 1400s. Over the years, the church has been repaired and restored many times, especially in the late 1800s. This helped keep the old building strong for future generations.
Historic Estates in Brixton
Brixton parish also includes some historic estates. These were large pieces of land with important houses on them, often owned by wealthy families.
- Spridleston: This was once the home of a branch of the Fortescue family.
- Hareston: This estate used to be the home of the Wood family.
See also
In Spanish: Brixton (Devon) para niños
