Dunterton 
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DUNTERTON, a small scattered parish, in the Tamar valley, 7½ N.W. by W. of Tavistock, has only 212 souls, and 1161 acres of land, including Eastacott hamlet. Arthur Kelly, Esq. is lord of the manor, and owner of most of the soil. The Church (All Saints) is an ancient edifice, mostly in the decorated style, with a fine tower and three bells. In Chapel field are the remains of a chantry chapel, converted into a cow house. The Rev N.T.W. Royse is patron and incumbent of the rectory, valued in K.B. at £8. 7. 1d., and having a good residence, and 704A. of glebe. The tithes were commuted in 1842, for £210 per annum. In the valley is a fine waterfall, flowing to the Tamar over a rocky precipice 100 feet high. Directory:- Rev. Nathnl. Thos. W. Royse, Rectory; John Reath, shopkeeper; James Fitze, Wm. Harris, Wm. Lark, John and Rd. Mason, Johanna Reath, and John Spear, farmers.
Brian Randell, 31 Aug 2003
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