In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Lynton like this:
Lynton, watering-place and par., Devon, at mouth of river Lyn, 12 miles NE. of Ilfracombe., 7193 ac., pop. 1213; P.O., T.O., 1 newspaper; is situated amidst fine scenery, and is a resort of tourists and sea-bathers.
Lynton through time
Lynton is now part of North Devon district. Click here for graphs and data of how North Devon has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Lynton itself, go to Units and Statistics.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Lynton in North Devon | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/60
Date accessed: 31st October 2024
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