Ashburton
Settlement in Devon Teignbridge
England
Ashburton
Ashburton is a small market town located in the county of Devon, in southwestern England. It is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park, surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills. The town is positioned about 20 miles south of Exeter and 10 miles north of the coastal town of Newton Abbot.
With a population of around 4,200 residents, Ashburton has a rich history dating back to Saxon times. Its historic center is characterized by narrow streets lined with traditional buildings, many of which are constructed from local granite. The town's most notable landmark is St. Andrew's Church, an impressive medieval structure that dominates the skyline.
Ashburton is renowned for its thriving antiques trade, attracting collectors and enthusiasts from far and wide. The town has a number of antique shops, auction houses, and regular antique fairs, making it a popular destination for those seeking unique treasures. Additionally, Ashburton hosts a regular farmers market, showcasing the best of local produce and crafts.
Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Ashburton due to its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park offers ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding, with its rugged landscapes, ancient woodlands, and picturesque rivers. The nearby River Dart is a popular spot for fishing and canoeing.
The town also boasts several traditional pubs, cafes, and restaurants, offering a range of culinary delights. Local festivals and events, such as the Ashburton Blues Festival and the Ashburton Food and Drink Festival, add vibrancy to the community throughout the year.
Overall, Ashburton provides a charming and picturesque base for exploring the natural beauty of Dartmoor, while offering a unique blend of history, culture, and antique shopping for visitors and residents alike.
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Ashburton Images
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Ashburton - West Street
Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining).
Note the celebrated Old Exeter Inn where Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested in 1603.
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Ashburton - West Street
Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining).
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Ashburton - North Street
Shopping street in downtown Ashburton containing a variety of independent traders e.g. Odds & Suds (interiors, furniture and soaps).
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Ashburton - North Street
Historic shopping street in downtown Ashburton containing a variety of independent traders e.g. Church's Ironmongers in a building where Fairfax was quartered during the English Civil War.
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Ashburton - Old Exeter Inn
The oldest pub in Ashburton, first built 1130, but originally named the Church House Inn. The blue plaque remembers the arrest of Sir Walter Raleigh here in 1603 (see mural and gable).
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Ashburton - Sir Walter Raleigh
Blue plaque at the Old Exeter Inn where he was arrested in 1603.
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Ashburton - West Street
Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town.
Ashburton - Triptych
Artpiece and altar inside Ashburton's parish church, St Andrew's.
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Ashburton - West Street
Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town.
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Ashburton - Chapel of St Lawrence
Historic chantry, grammar school and courthouse on St Lawrence Lane.
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Ashburton - North Street
Striking historic building, The Meeting House, in the market town of Ashburton.
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Old Milestone (Parole stone), West of Hele Cross
The milestone is now located in front of the main post of the side gate to the west of the main entrance to Dart Vale, on the north side of the road. Originally the milestone was located opposite the entrance to Dart Vale, on the south side of the road. Parish of Ashburton (Teignbridge District). Carved stone post, Ashburton Parole stone design, erected by the Government in the 18th century. (French prisoners of war on parole were stationed in Ashburton 1794-98 and were allowed to walk up to one mile from the town)
Inscription reads:-
1 / Mile
Milestone Society National ID: DV_ASPS01B
A38 (Devon Expressway) near Ashburton
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall.
Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”.
More information at Link (Wikipedia) and Link (SABRE).
(Wikipedia) and Link (SABRE).
Devon Expressway (A38), Exit Sliproad at Peartree Junction
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall.
Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”.
More information at Link (Wikipedia) and Link (SABRE).
(Wikipedia) and Link (SABRE).
A38 near Buckfast
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall.
Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”.
More information at Link (Wikipedia) and Link (SABRE).
(Wikipedia) and Link (SABRE).
Ashburton is located at Grid Ref: SX7569 (Lat: 50.515552, Lng: -3.755689)
Administrative County: Devon
District: Teignbridge
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 50.515552,-3.755689Ashburton
Is In: Devon, England, UK
Place: town
Lat/Long: 50.5156249/-3.7563037
Post Office
Ashburton Post Office
Addr City: Ashburton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Postcode: TQ13 7DD
Addr Street: St Lawrence Lane
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2205521/ashburton
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:30; Su 09:00-13:00
Ref Pol Id: 8234
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Old Coffee House Tea Rooms
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Royal Cypher: VR
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
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Pub
Silent Whistle
Ashburton Station
Historic Railway: halt
Wikidata: Q800401
Wikipedia: en:Ashburton railway station
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Post Box
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Pharmacy
Lloyds Pharmacy
Addr City: Newton Abbot
Addr Housenumber: 8
Addr Postcode: TQ13 7QD
Addr Street: North Street
Alt Name: Lloyds Ashburton
Brand: Lloyds Pharmacy
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Library
Ashburton Library
Addr City: Ashburton
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Postcode: TQ13 7BD
Addr Street: Roborough Terrace
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Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Roborough Terrace
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Addr City: Ashburton
Addr Housenumber: 12
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Cafe
Rafikis
Addr City: Newton Abbot
Addr Housenumber: 17
Addr Postcode: TQ13 7DT
Addr Street: West Street
Addr Town: Ashburton
Fhrs Id: 1091012
Outdoor Seating: yes
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_a
Post Box Mounting: building
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Ref: TQ13 255
Royal Cypher: GR
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Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Attached to outer wall of the building
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
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Historic: memorial
Inscription: Sir Walter Raleigh
1552-1618
Explorer, Spy, Politician, Writer & Poet
Arrested for treason here at Exeter Inn July 19 1603 and imprisoned in the Tower of London. Beheaded at Old Palace Yard, Westminster October 29 1618
Memorial: blue_plaque
Openplaques Id: 56160
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Lat/Long: 50.5165647/-3.7577201
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