Historical Geography information for Tavistock, Devon, England
| Place Name | Tavistock |
| Description | Tavistock is an ancient stannary and market town within West Devon, England. It is situated on the River Tavy. surrounding area is littered with archaeological remains from the Bronze and Iron Ages. The abbey of Saint Mary and Saint Rumon was founded in 961 by Ordgar, Earl of Devon. After destruction by Danish raiders in 997 it was restored and its abbots crowned Harold II and William I as Kings of England. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Tavistock |
| County | Devon |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93168 |
| DateUpdated | 7/4/2013 12:17:50 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092242 |
British Surname Clusters | Cole | Cole, Coles |