1850 Gazetteer of Yealmpton England

Yealmpton is a significant village located 7 miles east of Plymouth, set on a hillside overlooking the river Yealm. It features a monthly cattle market and holds Petty Sessions for local magistrates. The parish encompasses 1317 residents and fertile land, including the hamlets of Dunstone and Yealm Bridge. Historically noted as a borough, it was linked to Saxon King Ethelwold. The church, St. Bartholomew, is undergoing extensive restoration. The manor is owned by E. R. P. Bastard, Esq., and includes several estates within the parish.