Duryard
Duryard is an ancient area of Exeter in Devon, England.[2][3] Duryard was once the hunting land of the Anglo-Saxon kings. The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon dear (deer) and geard (fold). Today, much of the area is occupied by the University of Exeter, which has a halls of residence named Duryard.
Duryard
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 Streatham Campus, University of Exeter showing part of Duryard | |
  Duryard Location within the United Kingdom | |
| Area | 4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
| Population | 11,883 (2011 census)[1] |
| • Density | 2,612/km2 (6,770/sq mi) |
| Shire county | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EX4 |
| Postcode district | EX |
In popular culture
This article was the topic of conversation in the third episode of series one of the web series "Two Of These People Are Lying" hosted by The Technical Difficulties. [4]
References
- UK Office for National Statistics. "2011 UK Census". Archived from the original on 11 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 192 Exeter & Sidmouth (Exmouth & Teignmouth) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2013. ISBN 978-0-319-23139-5.
- "Ordnance Survey: 1:50,000 Scale Gazetteer" (csv (download)). www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Ordnance Survey. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- "Duryard!" | Two Of These People Are Lying 1x03 | The Technical Difficulties, retrieved 8 January 2023
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