Museums · South West England
Tiverton, Devon
Tiverton, Devon — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tiverton, Devon is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Tiverton, located in Devon, is home to a museum that showcases local history and culture. The museum features exhibits that highlight the town's heritage and the surrounding area's significance in South-West England.
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Background
History
]] The town's name is conjectured to derive from "Twy-ford-ton" or "Twyverton", meaning "the town on two fords", and was historically referred to as "Twyford". The town stands at the confluence of the rivers Exe and Lowman. Human occupation in the area dates back to the Stone Age, with many flint tools found in the area. An Iron Age hill fort, Cranmore Castle, stands at the top of Exeter Hill above the town, and a Roman fort or marching camp was discovered on the hillside below Knightshayes Court near Bolham, just to the north of the town. In 2026 excavation of a Roman villa was begun in Halberton. Tiverton formed part of the inheritance of Aethelweard, youngest son of King Alfred. Countess…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9030, -3.4880
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Tiverton
- Postcode
- EX16 6PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Official site
- www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Tiverton, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tiverton, Devon?
- Tiverton, Devon is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.9030°, -3.4880°.
- Is Tiverton, Devon wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Tiverton, Devon. Check ahead for specific facilities.