Huntshaw facts for kids
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| Population | 134 (2011 UK Census) |
| OS grid reference | SS 50551 22859 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Torrington |
| Postcode district | EX38 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
Huntshaw is a small village and civil parish in the county of Devon, England. It is located about 2.5 miles (4 km) north-east of the town of Great Torrington. Huntshaw is part of the Torridge area.
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People of Huntshaw
In 2011, a count of people living in Huntshaw showed there were 134 residents. This number has changed over time. For example, in 1901, there were 143 people. Even further back, in 1801, the village had 212 residents.
Important Places in Huntshaw
Huntshaw has several interesting landmarks.
St Mary Magdalene's Church
The local church is called St Mary Magdalene's. It is a very old building and is listed as Grade II*. This means it is a particularly important building and is protected.
Huntshaw Cross Transmitting Station
There is a tall mast in Huntshaw known as the Huntshaw Cross transmitting station. This mast helps to send out radio and television signals across the area.
Other Notable Features
Other places of interest include Huntshaw Barton, which is a historic farm. There is also Berry Castle, which is an ancient site. Huntshaw Mill Bridge is another old structure, listed as Grade II, even though part of it is in the nearby Weare Giffard parish.
History of Huntshaw
The name "Huntshaw" has an interesting meaning. It might mean 'Hun's wood' or 'honey wood'. Some people think it was called 'honey wood' because the water was sweet, or because many bees lived in the nearby forests. Huntshaw was first written about in a very old book called the Domesday Book. This book was a huge survey of England made in 1086. In the Domesday Book, Huntshaw was spelled Huneseue.
