An entry in White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Devonshire (1850) reads: "LANGTREE is a considerable village, 3½ miles S.W.

of Great Torrington, and has in its parish 911 souls, and 4028 acres (16 km2) of land, including the hamlets of Stowford and Week.

The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868) adds: "The village, which is considerable, is wholly agricultural.

The soil is clayey, but in some parts rich, producing good crops of wheat and barley.

The church, dedication unknown, is an ancient stone structure, with a tower containing five bells.