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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… (St. Peter) ZEAL-MONACHORUM ( St. Peter), a parish, in the union of Crediton, hundred of North Tawton, South Molton … containing 649 inhabitants. This parish is situated on the river Yeo, and comprises 2946 acres, of which 589 are … corn land; the surface is hilly, and sandstone of good quality is quarried for building, and for repairing …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Zoology Fishes, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals FISHES The fishes of Somerset have received a good deal of attention from the late Mr. W. Baker, who has contributed an excellent paper …
A History of the County of Somerset
… ZOOLOGY MOLLUSCS NON-MARINE Favoured in its situation and the quality of its soil, the county of Somerset yields a record of inland mollusca … varied insect fauna. In the early part of last century a good deal of insect collecting was done in the western …