Shaldon
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English: Shaldon is a civil parish and village in South Devon, England. It is located to the south of the River Teign, opposite Teignmouth. Shaldon had a population of 1,628 in 2001.
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Shaldon[edit]
The village of Shaldon is on the south bank of the Teign Estuary, near to its mouth.
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Milestone on the A379
Ringmore[edit]
Ringmore is a small hamlet to the west of Shaldon.
River Teign[edit]
The River Teign flows 31 miles (50 km) from Dartmoor, to meet the sea between Shaldon and Teignmouth.
The Ness[edit]
The Ness is a prominent headland opposite Teignmouth, and is where the River Teign meets the sea.
Coast[edit]
The coastline of Shaldon extends south for about 2 miles (3 km) from the mouth of the Teign towards Torbay.
Countryside[edit]
Shaldon is a relatively small parish dominated by the River Teign, but there are some rural areas.
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The A379 south of Shaldon