West Ebb

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Devon East Devon

England

West Ebb

West Ebb is a prominent headland located in the coastal region of Devon, England. Situated on the southwest coast, it overlooks the vast expanse of the English Channel. Known for its rugged beauty and dramatic cliffs, West Ebb is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The headland is characterized by its steep slopes, which are primarily composed of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone and limestone. These cliffs provide a nesting site for various species of seabirds, including gulls and fulmars. The headland also offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline, making it a favorite spot for photographers and sightseers.

At the tip of West Ebb, there is a small, rocky point that extends into the sea. This point serves as a natural breakwater, protecting the nearby shoreline from erosion caused by the powerful waves. It also creates a sheltered cove on one side, where visitors can often find calm waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

Access to West Ebb is facilitated by a well-maintained coastal path that winds its way along the cliff edge. This path offers breathtaking vistas, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the beauty of the headland and its surroundings. Additionally, there are several picnic areas and seating spots strategically placed along the path, providing opportunities for rest and relaxation.

West Ebb is a site of significant geological and ecological importance. Its towering cliffs and diverse wildlife make it an essential part of the Devon coastline, attracting nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts from near and far.

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The Dolphin Hotel and Restaurant, Fore Street, Beer

Grade II Listed mid 19th century hotel with 17th century northern wing remodelled early 19th century. The oldest directory I have is 1850 and Lucy Holmes is listed at the Dolphin. Interestingly, John Holmes is at the Anchor. Other directory entries include, 1878 Mrs Charlotte Good (also farmer) joined by Sarah Clarke in 1889, 1893 Sarah Clarke and 1902-1914 Herbert Northcott. In 1990 planning approved 'Change Of Use Of Public Bar To Antique Shop' (in the 17th century wing) and in 2005 and 2013 planning approved converting it back.

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Pegasus Cottage, Fore Street, Beer

Pegasus House Gills corner was demolished 1950-55. This building presumably followed soon after.

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Woozie's Deli, Diamond House, Fore Street, Beer

Grade II Listed early 19th century house with shop. 1999, East Devon Conservation Area Appraisals states that 'Diamond House is 17th century in origin...' Beer Village Design Statement Team, August 2006 repeat the same date. Pevsner tells us 'C17, with an especially effective mixture of flint and Beer stone'.

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Barrel of Beer, Fore Street, Beer

Previously named the Barrel O’ Beer it was a public house until August 2012 when it changed into a licensed restaurant called the Seafood Platter. It presumably changed back to the Barrel of Beer after being sold in June 2017. I can't find it in any directories I have that go up to 1914.

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The Captains Cottage, Fore Street, Beer

Grade II Listed early 18th century cottage. Sold in September 2018 as 4 bedroom cottage it was listed in 1984 as The Cottage Restaurant. More recently (as photo in 2009) it has been Captains Cottage Tea Rooms.

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1, 2 and 3 Sunny Nook, Fore Street, Beer

Grade II Listed range of 1894 cottages.

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Beach Court, Fore Street, Beer

Originally 1903 built private house. Sold, probably in the 1920s, it became a hotel. It was converted from a hotel in the 1990s and is now flats.

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Congregational Church, Fore Street, Beer

The church was opened in 1856 and was extended in 1880 and 1920. Originally installed in the Picture House in Walsall, the church's Wurlitzer pipe organ (Opus 956) is the oldest surviving Wurlitzer theatre organ in the UK that first played at the cinema in February 1925. In 1955 it was transplanted from the cinema into Dormston House in Sedgley but in 1958, the organ was removed and re-installed in the church by the Sweetland Organ Company of Bath. The organ was in a state of disrepair in 1987 and in 1988 some refurbishment was carried out and wiring faults corrected. Then in 2008, ‘Friends of Beer Wurly’, started to raise the funds to restore it. The restoration was eventually completed in late 2009.

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St Michaels' Church, Fore Street, Beer

Grade II Listed parish church, 1877 by Hayward of Exeter. Originally the church had a large stone spire with lucarnes (Pevsner: a small gabled opening in a roof or a spire). Consecrated in 1878, it was constructed on the site of a pre-1146 chapel. The spire was removed in 1964 for safety reasons. Kelly's 1889 edition tells us it had 'a tower with short spire, containing a clock and one bell' but a photo in 1922 shows the clock in its current position and the spire increasing the tower height by about 70%, that could not be described as short. This leads me to suspect the spire was replaced early in the 20th century as the same text is repeated up to at least the 1902 edition. Kelly's 1889-1902 also tells us the church 'was erected in 1877-8 by the Hon. Mark Rolle D.L., J.P. at a cost of about £8,000, to serve as a chapel of ease to the mother church at Seaton'. The church has six bells, a disused 16th century Exeter foundry bell and five Mears & Stainbank bells, four dated 1871 and one 1866.

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Allotments by Common Lane, Beer

The purple-flowered plants may be cardoons, cousins of artichokes. The white cliffs around Beer are of chalk.

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Hooken Beach

This photo looking towards Beer Head was taken about half an hour after a very low tide

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Common Hill clifftop parking, Beer

In the small shoppers' car park tucked away in the village signs direct visitors up here.

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Seaton on a lovely sunny day

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Seaton Seafront and Esplanade (East Devon)

Seaton Seafront and Esplanade on this glorious and fantastic Sunday afternoon and a quiet gem on the Jurassic coast similar to Lyme Regis when I visited in October.

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Seaton Beach

Seaton pebble beach on this glorious and fantastic Sunday afternoon and very peaceful and cool waters of the English Channel

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West Ebb is located at Grid Ref: SY2288 (Lat: 50.69374, Lng: -3.0924309)

Administrative County: Devon

District: East Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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West Ebb

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Devon East Devon

England

West Ebb

West Ebb Images

What 3 Words

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