Talaton
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Talaton is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Devon. It lies approximately 6 miles to the west of Honiton, 3 miles to the north of Ottery St Mary, 2 miles to the west of Feniton and 2 miles to the east of Whimple. The parish covers an area of 965 hectares (2,384 acres). The parish population was estimated to be 590 in 2012.
Talaton is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Devon. It lies approximately 6 miles to the west of Honiton, 3 miles to the north of Ottery St Mary, 2 miles to the west of Feniton and 2 miles to the east of Whimple. The parish covers an area of 965 hectares (2,384 acres). The parish population was estimated to be 590 in 2012. ==Description== The name Talaton (Taletone in Domesday Book, 1086) means 'farmstead on the River Tale', a tributary of the River Otter, whose name is in turn derived from the Old English word getæl meaning 'quick, active or swift'. The parish includes Larkbeare hamlet and part of Fairmile hamlet. ==Historic estates== Escot House is the seat of the Kennaway baronets. ==Notable people== Sir Jack Boles (1925–2013), a Colonial Service officer in North Borneo and later Director-General of the National Trust, lived at Talaton as a child and returned in his retirement. Arthur Wallis (Bible teacher) (1922–1988) was an itinerant preacher and author. For many years he lived in Talaton, and was a member of the Plymouth Brethren, but had a desire for revival. He wrote some notable books, and is considered one of the founding figures of the charismatic movement within the UK.
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