Brixton, Devon

Brixton is a village, parish and former manor situated near Plymouth in South Hams, Devon, England. It is located on the A379 Plymouth to Kingsbridge road and is about 6 mi from Plymouth. Its population is 1207. The parish contains the former manors of Brixton Reigny and Brixton English.

It has views of the River Yealm. The church is 15th century, with a tower arch 200 years older.

Historic estates
The parish contains various historic estates including:
 * Spridleston, formerly a seat of a junior branch of the Fortescue family of Whympston, Modbury.
 * Hareston, formerly the seat of the Wood family.

External sources

 * Brixton at GENUKI
 * Pictures of Brixton