Barnebarton

Settlement in Devon

England

Barnebarton

GWR HST approaching Saltash A Great Western Railway service approaching Saltash station having crossed the Tamar on Brunel&#039;s Royal Albert Bridge. The service is formed by a short High Speed Train (HST) set. Having been displaced from the main Southwest - London services by the introduction of a new Hitachi built train fleet, GWR have re-formed and refurbished a number of HST sets to work the South Wales - Southwest services. — GWR HST approaching Saltash Credit: David Robinson

Barnebarton is a charming village located in the county of Devon, England. Situated on the western outskirts of Plymouth, it lies within the administrative boundaries of the city but retains its own distinct character and rural feel. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and green fields.

With its origins dating back to medieval times, Barnebarton exudes a rich history and is home to several well-preserved historical buildings. The centerpiece of the village is the Grade II listed St Mary's Church, a beautiful structure that showcases classic Gothic architecture. A stroll through the village reveals an array of quaint cottages and traditional houses, many of which date back centuries.

Despite its idyllic rural setting, Barnebarton benefits from its close proximity to Plymouth, just a short drive away. This allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of village life while having easy access to the amenities and services of a larger city. The village also boasts a strong sense of community, with various local events and gatherings bringing residents together.

Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise in Barnebarton, as the village is surrounded by stunning countryside. The nearby Dartmoor National Park offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

In summary, Barnebarton is a picturesque village in Devon, characterized by its historic buildings, tranquil atmosphere, and beautiful natural surroundings. It is a place where residents can enjoy the best of both worlds - the charm of rural life and the conveniences of nearby urban centers.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Barnebarton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.398188/-4.195668 or Grid Reference SX4457. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

GWR HST approaching Saltash

A Great Western Railway service approaching Saltash station having crossed the Tamar on Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge. The service is formed by a short High Speed Train (HST) set. Having been displaced from the main Southwest - London services by the introduction of a new Hitachi built train fleet, GWR have re-formed and refurbished a number of HST sets to work the South Wales - Southwest services.

David Robinson

Coombe Road, Wearde, Saltash

Roy Hughes

Houses at Wearde, Saltash near inlet of the Tamar

Roy Hughes

Royal Albert Bridge

We are just about to leave Devon and enter Cornwall by crossing over the River Tamar on a much missed high speed train from Paddington. Image taken in those times when you could lower a window in the carriage vestibule and poke your camera out to take a photo.

Marika Reinholds

HMNB Devonport

Her Majesty's Naval Base, Devonport (HMNB Devonport), is one of three operating bases in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy (the others being HMNB Clyde and HMNB Portsmouth). HMNB Devonport is located in Devonport, in the west of the city of Plymouth. Having begun as Royal Navy Dockyard in the late-17th century, it is now the largest naval base in Western Europe and is the sole nuclear repair and refuelling facility for the Royal Navy. Shipbuilding ceased at Devonport in the early 1970s, but ship maintenance work has continued: the now privatised maintenance facilities are operated by Babcock Marine who took over in 2007. HM Naval Base Devonport is the home port of the Devonport Flotilla which includes the largest ship in the Royal Navy HMS Ocean and the Trafalgar-class submarines. Devonport will no longer be used as a base for attack submarines after these move to Faslane by 2017, and the Type 45 destroyers are based at Portsmouth. However, Devonport retains a long-term role as the dedicated home of the amphibious fleet, survey vessels and half the frigate fleet.

David Dixon

RFA Fort Victoria at Devonport

Royal Fleet Auxiliary combined fleet stores ship and tanker RFA Fort Victoria berthed at HMNB Devonport.

David Dixon

Frigate, HMS Argyll, at Devonport

Royal Navy Type 23 Duke-class frigate HMS Argyll (F231) at HMNB Devonport.

David Dixon

River Tamar, The Hamoaze

The Hamoaze is an estuarine stretch of the tidal River Tamar, between its confluence with the River Lynher and Plymouth Sound.

David Dixon

Eastern Entrance to the Saltash Tunnel

Almost immediately after crossing into Cornwall from Devon via the Tamar Bridge, traffic on the A38 meets the the Saltash Tunnel, a 410-metre single-bore road tunnel which was opened in 1988 and passes under a residential area to the north of Saltash Town Centre. The tunnel carries three traffic lanes and is part of the tidal system across the Tamar Bridge; the central lane operates as a reversible lane to cope with holiday and rush hour traffic. On average, the tunnel is used by more than 38,000 motorists each day.

David Dixon

Inside the Saltash Tunnel

David Dixon

The Eastern End of the Saltash Tunnel

David Dixon

A38, Saltash

The A38, shortly after leaving the Saltash Tunnel. The 'layby' on the left is reserved for maintenance vehicles only.

David Dixon

A38 towards the Tamar Bridge

The Tamar Bridge is a suspension bridge carrying the A38 trunk route over the River Tamar, connecting Saltash in Cornwall with Plymouth in Devon. It replaced the Saltash ferry and supplements the Torpoint ferry. Toll booths are located on the Plymouth side; toll charges are only applied to vehicles when from Cornwall to Devon, pedestrians and cyclists are free. When it opened, in 1961, the Tamar Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the UK; it is 335 metres (1,099 ft) long. The bridge was initially built to carry a three-lane tidal flow road (reversible middle lane). In 1999-2001 it was widened by the addition of two cantilevered lanes, one on each side of the existing deck. It was the world's first suspension bridge to be widened using cantilevers, and the world's first suspension bridge to be widened and strengthened while remaining open to traffic. Link

Wikipedia Link

SABRE

David Dixon

A38, The Parkway, approaching the Tamar Bridge

The superstructure of the bridge can be seen ahead. A waiting area for abnormal loads is alongside the left-hand side of the carriageway.

David Dixon

The Tamar Bridge

Crossing from Devon to Cornwall. Part of the superstructure of the Royal Albert Bridge, a railway bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel that opened in 1859, can be seen on the left.

David Dixon

River Tamar

A view of the river, looking upstream from the Tamar Bridge.

David Dixon

The Tamar Bridge at Saltash

Crossing the bridge from Cornwall to Devon. A large blue sign gives advance warning of the toll charges which apply to vehicles crossing into Devon. The road to the left is the north cantilever (one of the extra lanes added in 2002) it carries eastbound local traffic from Saltash. Part of the Superstructure of the Royal Albert Bridge can be seen On the right-hand side. This is a railway bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel that opened in 1859. The Tamar bridge was built immediately to the north of the rail bridge. Signals on the overhead gantry indicate the direction of flow of the traffic in each lane; particularly important in the middle lane which utilises a reversible (tidal) traffic flow to reduce congestion.

David Dixon

Cornwall to Devon via the Tamar Bridge

View looking eastwards between the two bridge towers. The road to the left is the north cantilever (one of the extra lanes added in 2002) it carries eastbound local traffic from Saltash.

David Dixon

Show me another place!

Barnebarton is located at Grid Ref: SX4457 (Lat: 50.398188, Lng: -4.195668)

Unitary Authority: Plymouth

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall