GOODLEIGH, a parish in the hundred of BRAUNTON,
county of DEVON, 2 miles (E. by N.) from Barnstaple,
containing 351 inhabitants. The living is a rectory,
in the archdeaconry of Barnstaple, and diocese of
Exeter, rated in the king's books at £14. 19. 4. The
Rev. W. Churchward was patron in 1791. The church
is dedicated to St. Gregory. Here is a place of worship
for Independents. The river Yeo runs through the parish,
which is noted for the production of cherries.