Blackawton, Totnes, TQ9 7FN

Blackawton is a village and civil parish in the South Hams district of Devon, England. According to the 2001 census, it had a population of 647. Blackawton. The village’s identity is rooted in its small‑scale, rural character, reflected in its modest population and parish status. Residents benefit from a close‑knit community atmosphere typical of Devon villages. The area’s landscape supports agricultural activities, notably the growing and consumption of pears. Pears are fruits produced and consumed around the world, growing on a tree and are harvested in late summer into mid‑autumn. The pear tree and shrub are a species of genus Pyrus, in the family Rosaceae, bearing the pomaceous fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are valued for their edible fruit and juices, while others are cultivated as trees. This agricultural heritage contributes to the local character and offers a sense of continuity with the region’s traditional rural economy.