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Historic Buildings in Devon

Bayard's Cove Fort - Kirkham House

Including all sorts of historic oddities, such as a deserted medieval village, a naval college, mills, and more. You might also enjoy browsing our list of historic houses (stately homes) in Devon.

 Bayard's Cove Fort
  

A very small gun fort, built during Tudor times to defend the entrance to Dartmouth harbour. The fort was built by the Dartmouth Corporation around the year 1510.
Dartmouth, Devon, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: on riverfront in Dartmouth
Website: Bayard's Cove Fort
English Heritage
OS SX879 510

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 Branscombe
  

A collection of historic buildings in a lovely village setting, including a restored working mill, bakery, and forge. The forge is the only thatched forge in England, and sells iron articles made on the premises. The Old Bakery features open fires and historic baking equipment.
Branscombe, Seaton, Devon, England, EX12 3DB

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: off A3052
Website: Branscombe
Email: branscombe@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01392 881 691
National Trust
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OS SY198 888

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 Budlake Old Post Office Room
  

Part of the National Trust's Killerton Estate, Budlake Post Office offers a nostalgic look back at a 1950s era post office. The post office is an attractive thatched cottage set in a lovely cottage garden, where you will find a chicken house, pigstye, wash house, and a dual seat privy.
Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 3LW

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Website: Budlake Old Post Office Room
Email: budlakepostoffice@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust
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OS SX979996

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 Church House
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences  

Church House Church House is an attractive granite-built cottage dating to about 1540 It was constructed as a community centre, and later functioned as an almshouse, a school, a workhouse, and then as a village hall. It is open to visitors when not in use for village functions.
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon, England, TQ13 7TA

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Located in the centre of Widecombe village, just beside the church
Website: Church House
Email: churchhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01364 621321
National Trust
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OS SX718767

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 Clyston Mill
  

Clyston Mill A restored historic watermill, Clyston Mill is party of the National Trust's Killerton Estate. The mill stands in a lovely riverside setting in the village of Broadclyst. A short distance away is another National Trust property, the Budlake Old Post Office.
Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 3EW

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Seasonal opening. See National Trust websie for details.
Website: Clyston Mill
Email: clystonmill@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust
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OS SX981970

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 Coldharbour Mill Museum
  

A working spinning mill set in a lovely Devon village. Coldharbour Mill was built in 1799 by Thomas Fox to spin wollen yarn. for the Fox Brothers company The mill was later converted to spin worsted yarn. It offers a unique glimpse into Georgian industrial architecture and enterprise.
Uffculme, Devon, England, EX15 3EE

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Located just off the B3440 towards the Willand end of Uffculme.

Website: Coldharbour Mill Museum
Email: info@coldharbourmill.org.uk
Phone: 01884 840960
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OS ST062123

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 Exeter Guildhall
  

The Exeter Guildhall claims to hold the distinction of being the oldest municipal building in England still in continuous use. A Guildhall existed on this site since the mid 12th century, but the present building is almost entirely a product of the late 15th century. The building is entered through a massive oaken door, carved by a local joiner in 1592.
High Street, Exeter, Devon, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Details of Exeter Guildhall
OS SX919 927

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 Exeter's Underground Passages
  

Exeter's Underground Passages Want to see Exeter from an entirely different perspective? Explore under the streets in the 14th century vaulted tunnels constructed to house lead pipes for fresh water.
2 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, England, EX1 1GA

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Website: Exeter's Underground Passages
Email: upassages@exeter.gov.uk
Phone: 01392 665 887
Fax: 01392 265 695
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OS SX923 926

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 Finch Foundry
  

Live demonstrations at this 19th century water-powered forge in a dramatic Dartmoor setting. Circular 'Four Villages' walking trail.
Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 2NW

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: 4 m E Okehampton, off A30
Website: Finch Foundry
Email: finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01837 840 046
Fax: 01837 840 809
National Trust
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OS SX641 941

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 Kirkham House
  

A late medieval stone town house. Thouse was split into three cottages, but wasrestored in the 1960s. The interior is furnished with modern replica furniture, showing what life was like for those who dwelt here in the Middle Ages.
Kirkham House, Paignton, Devon, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Located on Kirkham Street, off Cecil Road. Limiterd opening times - see English Heritage website for details.
Website: Kirkham House
English Heritage
OS SX886611

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