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Historic Buildings in Devon

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 Location: on riverfront in Dartmouth Website: Bayard's Cove Fort English Heritage OS SX879 510 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Branscombe Manor Mill    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 Location: off A3052 Website: Branscombe Manor Mill Email: branscombe@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01392 881 691 National Trust Location map OS SY198 888 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Britannia Royal Naval College    The naval heritage of Dartmouth is preserved in the Britannia Royal Naval College, sitting high on the cliffs above the Dart. The college has trained officers of the Royal Navy since 1905. Regular escorted tours of the college and grounds are conducted. Dartmouth, Devon, England, TQ6 0HJ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: transportation from town centre is usually provided for public tours Website: Britannia Royal Naval College Email: enquire@brnc.co.uk Phone: 01803 832 141 Fax: 01803 677 043 Location map OS SX875 521 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Clovelly   This utterly charming and much-photographed fishing village is built onto cobbled streets so steep that for many years donkeys were the only form of access. Attractions abound within the village. Clovelly, Devon, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: No vehicle access to the village; park at the visitor centre, signposted from the A39. Website: Clovelly Email: visitorcentre@clovelly.co.uk Phone: 01237 431 781 Fax: 01237 431 644 Details of Clovelly - Photos of Clovelly OS SS317 249 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Exeter Guildhall    The Exter 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 prsent 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 Details of Exeter Guildhall OS SX919 927 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 Website: Exeter's Underground Passages Phone: 01392 665 887 Location map OS SX923 926 Photo Credit: Mike Alsford Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 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 Location map OS SX641 941 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Loughwood Meeting House    Simple 1653 building dug into the hillside by the Baptist congregation of nearby Kilmington village; 18th century interior. Dalwood, Axminster, Devon, England, EX13 7DU Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 4 miles west of Axminster Website: Loughwood Meeting House Email: loughwood@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01392 881 691 Fax: 01392 881 954 National Trust Location map OS SY255 992 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Marker's Cottage    Thatched medieval cob house with painted panelling. Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 3HR Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: off the B3181 Website: Marker's Cottage Email: markerscottage@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01392 461 546 National Trust Location map OS SX986 972 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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