Towns & cities · South West England
Brixton
Brixton — village and civil parish in Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brixton, the nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, located approximately 5.9 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Brixton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,207 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.3508°, -4.0358°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Brixton is a village, parish and former manor situated near Plymouth in South Hams, Devon, England. It is located on the A379 Plymouth to Kingsbridge road and is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from Plymouth. Its population is 1207. The parish contains the former manors of Brixton Reigny and Brixton English. It has views of the River Yealm. The church was built in the 15th century, with a tower arch 200 years older. Brixton has a single primary school, St Mary's Church of England Primary School.
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Background
History
Brixton appears as Brictricestone in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded in the ancient hundred of Plympton, having been divided into two moieties at or before 1066, wherewith two brothers who supported William the Conqueror could be separately compensated as lords, as was done for the brothers in other Devonshire parishes. But in this locale, only one of the brothers was lord of both moieties by the time of the Domesday Survey in 1086. One moiety was recorded as a manor having 4 villagers and 2 smallholders, and livestock consisting of 7 pigs and 31 sheep. Its annual value to the lord Ralph de Pomeroy was given as 10 shillings. The immediate lord then paid taxes to the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3508, -4.0358
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Brixton
- Postcode
- PL8 2AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Population
- 1,207
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1267619 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brixton, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church, Brixton - geograph.org.uk - 66685.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Brixton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Brixton Camping and Caravan Park
Campsites · 0.4 km
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres North Of Winson Court
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Bridge Over Disused Drive To Kitley House
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Kitley House Hotel
Hotels · 0.9 km
Cylinder Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Ruined Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Ruined Barn
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Lime Washing Works
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Old railway building
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Higher Hareston
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Brixton is a small town located in Devon, South West England, with a population of 1,207. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,207
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- South West Devon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Brixton
112 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Brixton →
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Boringdon Hall
Boringdon Hall — Grade I listed hotel in Plymouth, Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Casa del Rio
Casa del Rio — an Art Deco house built in 1936 to a Spanish theme, on the banks of the river Yealm at Newton Ferrers, South Hams, Devon.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Cellar Bay
Cellar Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel At Saltram House
Chapel At Saltram House — chapel in Plymouth, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of Holy Cross
Church of Holy Cross — church in Newton Ferrers, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Brixton, South Hams.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman
Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman — church in Revelstoke, Noss Mayo, Devon, England, UK.
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Church of St Werburgh, Wembury
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury — church building in Wembury, Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Fort Stamford
Fort Stamford is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Jennycliff Bay
Jennycliff Bay — bay in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Langdon Court
Langdon Court — country house hotel in Wembury, Devon, England, UK.
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Lyneham House
Lyneham House — Grade I listed house in Yealmpton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Mount Batten
Mount Batten — Prehistoric and Romano-British settlement.
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📷 4Forts · South West England
Plymouth Breakwater Fort
Plymouth Breakwater Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Lighthouses · South West England
Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse
Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Devon, England.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Brixton War Memorial
Brixton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Brixton, South Hams.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brixton Camping and Caravan Park
Brixton Camping and Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres North Of Winson Court
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres North Of Winson Court — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Disused Drive To Kitley House
Bridge Over Disused Drive To Kitley House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Hotels · South West England
Kitley House Hotel
Kitley House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Brixton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brixton Camping and Caravan Park
Brixton Camping and Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
Hotels · South West England
Kitley House Hotel
Kitley House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Smithaleigh Caravan And Camping Park
Smithaleigh Caravan And Camping Park — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
St Elizabeth's House
St Elizabeth's House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Miller & Carter
Miller & Carter — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: steak. Brand: Miller & Carter.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant — a café in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Phoenix Wharf at Piermaster's House
Phoenix Wharf at Piermaster's House — a restaurant in england south west.
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Tarrant Keyneston — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Arne — village in Purbeck, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brixton?
- Brixton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 2AQ), in the parish of Brixton.
- What is Brixton?
- Brixton — village and civil parish in Devon, England.
- How do I get to Brixton?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL8 2AQ.
- Is Brixton a protected site?
- Yes — Brixton is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brixton free to visit?
- Yes, Brixton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brixton?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 2AQ.