HARPFORD, a parish in the eastern division of
the hundred of BUDLEIGH, county of DEVON, 3 miles
(N.W. by W.) from Sidmouth, containing 262 inhabit-
ants. The living is a vicarage with that of Fen-Ottery, in
the archdeaconry and diocese of Exeter, rated in the
king's books at £18. 11. 3., and in the patronage of
Lord Rolle. The church, dedicated to St. Gregory, once
belonged to the abbey of St. Michael de Monte, and was
subsequently given to Sion College, London.