Museums · South West England
Okehampton
Okehampton ( or ) is a town and civil parish in West Devon in the English county of Devon. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 7,313, which was slightly more than the 7,104 recorded at
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Okehampton ( or ) is a town and civil parish in West Devon in the English county of Devon. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 7,313, which was slightly more than the 7,104 recorded at the 2011 census. The Okehampton built-up area had a population of 9,112 at the 2021 census, up from 7,647 in 2011. Okehampton is situated at the northern edge of Dartmoor 21 miles (34 km) west of Exeter, 26 miles (42 km) north of Plymouth and 24 miles (39 km) south of Barnstaple.
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From the Wikipedia article
Okehampton ( or ) is a town and civil parish in West Devon in the English county of Devon. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 7,313, which was slightly more than the 7,104 recorded at the 2011 census. The Okehampton built-up area had a population of 9,112 at the 2021 census, up from 7,647 in 2011. Okehampton is situated at the northern edge of Dartmoor 21 miles (34 km) west of Exeter, 26 miles (42 km) north of Plymouth and 24 miles (39 km) south of Barnstaple.
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Background
History
]] Okehampton was founded by the Saxons. The earliest written record of the settlement is from 980 AD as , meaning settlement by the Ockment, a river which runs through the town. It was recorded as a place for slaves to be freed at cross roads. Like many towns in the West Country, Okehampton grew on the medieval wool trade. Notable buildings in the town include the 15th century chapel of St. James and Okehampton Castle, which was established by the Norman Sheriff of Devon, Baldwin FitzGilbert (d.1090), and the 17th century Okehampton Town Hall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7388, -4.0041
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Okehampton
- Postcode
- EX20 1JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Official site
- www.okehampton.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Okehampton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Okehampton?
- Okehampton is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.7388°, -4.0041°.
- Is there an entry fee for Okehampton?
- Yes — Okehampton charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Okehampton wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Okehampton. Check ahead for specific facilities.