West Youlstone
Coordinates: 50°54′N 4°28′W / 50.9°N 4.47°W
West Youlstone is a hamlet in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies seven miles north north west of Bude and north of Kilkhampton along the A39 road.[1][2] It belongs to the parish of Morwenstow, and lies to the east of it.[3] East Youlstone is immediately to the east but is in Devon.
History
Archaeological discoveries on the site have revealed it was occupied in the Bronze Age.[4] It is mentioned in the memoirs of James Thorne of Shebbear.[5]
References
- ↑ Mason, Oliver (1 January 1972). The gazetteer of England: England's cities, towns, villages and hamlets : a comprehensive list with basic details on each. David and Charles. ISBN 978-0-7153-5632-6. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ↑ Maps (Map). Google Maps.
- ↑ Brendon, Piers (10 July 1975). Hawker of Morwenstow: portrait of a Victorian eccentric. J. Cape. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-224-01122-8. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ↑ Pearce, Susan M. (1983). The Bronze Age metalwork of South Western Britain. B.A.R. p. 356. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ↑ James Thorne; John Thorne (1873). James Thorne, of Shebbear: a memoir; compiled from his diary and letters. Bible Christian Bookroom. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
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