Venton is a small rural locality near the village of Widecombe‑in‑the‑Moor in Devon. The area is characterised by agricultural land and a low‑density settlement pattern.
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Venton, identified within the PL 7 postal district of Plymouth, is a rural locality in Devon, England. The best‑matched record references a historical figure, Beatrice Chase, who in 1908 acquired a farm at Venton, about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) south‑south‑east of the village of Widecombe‑in‑the‑Moor. This suggests that the area is predominantly agricultural, with land holdings that were historically significant enough to be noted in local records. The settlement is described as part of a broader group of settlements and places of interest within Devon, indicating that it is one of several small communities contributing to the county’s rural character. The proximity to Widecombe‑in‑the‑Moor implies that residents and visitors may experience the typical Devon countryside setting, with its modest village life and surrounding farmland.