BICTON, a parish in the eastern division of the hundred of BUDLEIGH, county of DEVON, 3 miles (W. S. W.) from Sidmouth, containing, with a portion of the tything of Rawleigh, 204 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry and diocese of Exeter, rated in the king's books at £12. 13. 4., and in the patronage of Lord Rolle. The church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. According to Mr. Polwhelej the possessor of the manor of Bicton is obliged to " find a county gaol.