TEDBURN (St. Mary), a parish, in the union of St. Thomas, hundred of West-Wonford, Crockernwell and S. divisions of Devon, 4 ½ miles (S. W. by S.) from Crediton ; containing 867 inhabitants. The parish is situated on the road from Exeter to Oakhampton, and comprises 3612 acres, of which 351 are common or waste. A cattle-fair is held on the Monday before Michaelmas-day. The living is a rectory, valued in the king’s books at £8. 6. 3., and in the gift of the Rev. Charles Burne: the tithes have been commuted for £400, and the glebe comprises 38 ½ acres. At Hackworthy, in the parish, was formerly a chapel of ease.
Source: A Topographical Dictionary of England by Samuel Lewis Fifth Edition Published London; by S. Lewis and Co., 13, Finsbury Place, South. M. DCCC. XLV.
