Brixton is a village, parish and former manor situated near Plymouth in Devon, England. It is located on the A379 Plymouth to Kingsbridge road and is about from Plymouth. Its population is 1207. It has views of the River Yealm. The church is 15th century, with a tower arch 200 years older. Historic estates The parish contains various historic estates including: Spridleston, formerly a seat of a junior branch of the Fortescue family of Whympston, Modbury. Hareston, formerly the seat of the Wood family. References External sources Brixton at GENUKI Pictures of Brixton Civil parishes in South Hams Villages in South Hams