Museums · South West England
North Tawton
North Tawton is a small town in Devon, England, situated on the river Taw. It is administered by West Devon Council. The population of the electoral ward at the census 2011 was 2,026.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Tawton is a small town in Devon, England, situated on the river Taw. It is administered by West Devon Council. The population of the electoral ward at the census 2011 was 2,026.
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From the Wikipedia article
North Tawton is a small town in Devon, England, situated on the river Taw. It is administered by West Devon Council. The population of the electoral ward at the census 2011 was 2,026.
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Background
History
Romans crossed the River Taw at what is now Newland Mill, a little outside the present town, and established a succession of military camps there over the years. The Roman fort is believed to have had the name Nemetostatio, meaning "The road-station of the sacred groves", and may have been located on the site of an ancient druidic sanctuary. It covered an area of roughly 600 ft (185m) east-west by 390 ft (120m), and was located adjoining the Roman road between Isca Dumnoniorum (Exeter) and Okehampton. In addition, the site of a temporary marching camp has been identified half a mile to the north. By the time of the Domesday survey (1086), there were six farm / manor holdings in what is now…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8000, -3.9000
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- North Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Official site
- ruthsmithgallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: North Tawton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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North Tawton War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Tawton?
- North Tawton is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.8000°, -3.9000°.
- Is North Tawton wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at North Tawton. Check ahead for specific facilities.