Hele

Settlement in Devon Teignbridge

England

Hele

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.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="www.discoverashburton.info" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.discoverashburton.info">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Ashburton - West Street Credit: Colin Smith

Hele is a small village located in the county of Devon, in southwestern England. Situated on the outskirts of Ilfracombe, Hele is nestled in a picturesque valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby coast. The village is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling hills, and dense woodlands, making it an idyllic location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Hele is known for its quaint, traditional charm, with many of its buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The village features a mix of architectural styles, including charming thatched cottages and elegant Georgian houses. The narrow, winding streets add to the village's character, creating a sense of history and heritage.

The village is home to a small, close-knit community, with a population of around 800 residents. Despite its size, Hele offers a range of amenities, including a local pub, a convenience store, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which caters to the educational needs of the local children.

Hele's proximity to the coast makes it an excellent destination for beachgoers and watersports enthusiasts. The village is just a short distance away from several beautiful sandy beaches, such as Hele Bay, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and rock pools teeming with marine life.

Overall, Hele is a charming and tranquil village, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life and a connection with nature.

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Hele Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.518422/-3.775207 or Grid Reference SX7470. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - Kingsbridge Lane

Ashburn Gallery in the town centre. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - West Street

Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining). Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - North Street

Shopping street in downtown Ashburton containing a variety of independent traders e.g. Odds & Suds (interiors, furniture and soaps). Link

Colin Smith

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. Link

Colin Smith

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). Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - Sir Walter Raleigh

Blue plaque at the Old Exeter Inn where he was arrested in 1603. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - West Street

Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town.

Colin Smith

Ashburton - St Andrew's Church

Font inside the parish church. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - Triptych

Artpiece and altar inside Ashburton's parish church, St Andrew's. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - St Andrew's Church

Imposing parish church tower on West Street. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - West Street

Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - Chapel of St Lawrence

Historic chantry, grammar school and courthouse on St Lawrence Lane. Link

Colin Smith

Ashburton - North Street

Striking historic building, The Meeting House, in the market town of Ashburton. Link

Colin Smith

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

Tim Jenkinson

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).

David Dixon