DAVIDSTOW PARISH

Introduction

The Parish of Davidstow is located on the road from Launceston to Camelford and Wadebridge. It is made up of rolling farm land, with St Kitts hill on the western side of the parish standing 985 feet above sea level. The rivers Camel and Inny arise here. Davidstow Moor, a prominent feature of the Parish, is a managed agricultural common where commoners graze sheep, cattle and ponies. Davidstow Moor is a protected area designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It also has Special Areas of Conservation that are strictly protected under EU habitat directives. Davidstow Moor has a substantial wildlife interest and sits within the Bodmin Moor Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Davidstow is also home to Dairy Crest, the largest cheese factory in Europe and the largest employer in the area.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	2,775 hectares
Population	445 ⁽²⁰²¹⁾
Density	16 people/km²
Mean age	49.2
Ward	Camelford & Boscastle
District	Cornwall
Postcodes	PL15, PL32
ONS ID	E04011427