Historical Geography information for Torquay, Devon, England
| Place Name | Torquay |
| Description | Torquay is a seaside town in the unitary authority area of Torbay and ceremonial county of Devon, England. Renowned for its healthful climate, the town earned the nickname of the English Riviera. Roman soldiers are known to have visited Torquay during the period when Britain was a part of the Roman Empire, leaving offerings at a curious rock formation in Kents Cavern, known as "The Face". No evidence has been found of Roman settlement in the town. Torquay's name originates in its being the quay of the ancient village of Torre. In turn, Torre takes its name from the tor, the extensively quarried remains of which can be seen by the town's Lymington Road. The first major building in Torquay was Torre Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery founded in 1196. Torquay remained a minor settlement until the Napoleonic wars, when Torbay was used as a sheltered anchorage by the Channel Fleet. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Torquay |
| County | Devon |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93296 |
| DateUpdated | 7/9/2013 5:23:08 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
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British Surname Clusters | Nickels | Nickels, Nickel, Nickolls |