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Southleigh is a village and civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England. Its nearest town is Colyton, which lies approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) east from the village. Southleigh parish encompasses Wiscombe Park with its hill climb course.

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Southleigh
Southleigh Location within Devon
OS grid reference	SY2086193521
Shire county	Devon
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	COLYTON
Postcode district	EX24
Dialling code	01297
Police	Devon and Cornwall
Fire	Devon and Somerset
Ambulance	South Western
UK Parliament	Tiverton and Honiton
List of places UK England Devon 50.735887°N 3.122812°W / 50.735887; -3.122812

The parish church is dedicated to St. Lawrence.[1]

The parish is home to an Iron Age hill fort, Blackbury Castle (also known as Blackbury Camp). It was built during the 4th century BC. It was used by an Iron Age tribal people, probably for several hundred years. Blackbury Camp had impressive ramparts, and the single entrance was protected by a large triangular earthwork or barbican. Now surrounded by woodland, the hill fort is a popular spot for picnics.[2]

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Media related to Southleigh at Wikimedia Commons

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