Easton

Settlement in Devon South Hams

England

Easton

Kingsbridge : Station Yard Industrial Estate Entrance road from West Alvington Hill.
Kingsbridge : Station Yard Industrial Estate Credit: Lewis Clarke

Easton is a small village located in the county of Devon, in southwest England. Situated approximately 12 miles north of Exeter, it is part of the East Devon district. The village is nestled within the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and green fields.

Easton has a rich history dating back to the medieval times, and this is evident in the village's architecture and landmarks. The village church, St. Leonard's, is a prominent feature and dates back to the 12th century, showcasing stunning Norman and Gothic architectural elements. The churchyard also houses several notable tombs and gravestones, providing a glimpse into the village's past.

Despite its small size, Easton boasts a strong sense of community and offers essential amenities to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. Easton is located near the River Otter, providing opportunities for fishing and boating. The nearby Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering beautiful walking trails and panoramic views.

While Easton may be a quiet and tranquil village, it benefits from its close proximity to larger towns and cities. Exeter, with its thriving city center, shopping facilities, and transport links, is easily accessible, providing residents with a range of additional amenities and employment opportunities.

Overall, Easton is a charming and historic village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with the added benefit of being close to larger urban areas.

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Easton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.271131/-3.7895374 or Grid Reference SX7242. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kingsbridge : Station Yard Industrial Estate Entrance road from West Alvington Hill.
Kingsbridge : Station Yard Industrial Estate
Entrance road from West Alvington Hill.
Kingsbridge : Trebble Park Looking along Trebble Park off Cookworthy Road.
Kingsbridge : Trebble Park
Looking along Trebble Park off Cookworthy Road.
West Alvington : The A381 Looking along the A381.
West Alvington : The A381
Looking along the A381.
West Alvington : Road A road to South Milton off the A381.
West Alvington : Road
A road to South Milton off the A381.
West Alvington : Road Junction At the road junction with the A381.
West Alvington : Road Junction
At the road junction with the A381.
West Alvington : Lamppost A lamppost with some murky water attached.
West Alvington : Lamppost
A lamppost with some murky water attached.
West Alvington : Town Park Looking along Town Park off the A381.
West Alvington : Town Park
Looking along Town Park off the A381.
Kingsbridge : West Alvington Hill A381 Looking along the road.
Kingsbridge : West Alvington Hill A381
Looking along the road.
Slate memorial, Kingsbridge Against the south wall of the grade I listed Church of St Edmund, and to C18 members of the Gilberd family.
Slate memorial, Kingsbridge
Against the south wall of the grade I listed Church of St Edmund, and to C18 members of the Gilberd family.
Church of St Edmund, Kingsbridge The church is listed grade I. The description at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165559?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165559?section=official-list-entry">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> is hardly worth linking to.
Church of St Edmund, Kingsbridge
The church is listed grade I. The description at LinkExternal link is hardly worth linking to.
Kingsbridge town centre
Kingsbridge town centre
Kingsbridge bus station
Kingsbridge bus station
West Alvington village sign
West Alvington village sign
Approaching Langworthy's Barn junction
Approaching Langworthy's Barn junction
On the A381 heading south, near Oldaway Farm
On the A381 heading south, near Oldaway Farm
Moorings on the river at Kingsbridge
Moorings on the river at Kingsbridge
The King's Cinema In the former Town Hall.
The King's Cinema
In the former Town Hall.
The Shambles in Kingsbridge A timber-built Exchange or Market House, referred to as the Chepe House, Butchery or Shambles, formerly stood in the middle of Fore Street, opposite the church. The building, in which the manor courts were held, is shown in a view of the town dated 1586. It was still in existence in 1795, when a legal brief described it as being 128 feet long by 16 feet wide. It was taken down in the following year and replaced by the present Shambles or Market Arcade. This building extends over the pavement next to Saint Edmund's Church. It retains, in its arcade of seven bays, five granite pillars dating from 1586. Behind the arcade are narrow shops. A staircase at the south end leads to offices on the first floor. It is Grade II* Listed. For an exterior view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7301202">SX7344 : The Shambles in Fore Street, Kingsbridge</a>.
The Shambles in Kingsbridge
A timber-built Exchange or Market House, referred to as the Chepe House, Butchery or Shambles, formerly stood in the middle of Fore Street, opposite the church. The building, in which the manor courts were held, is shown in a view of the town dated 1586. It was still in existence in 1795, when a legal brief described it as being 128 feet long by 16 feet wide. It was taken down in the following year and replaced by the present Shambles or Market Arcade. This building extends over the pavement next to Saint Edmund's Church. It retains, in its arcade of seven bays, five granite pillars dating from 1586. Behind the arcade are narrow shops. A staircase at the south end leads to offices on the first floor. It is Grade II* Listed. For an exterior view see SX7344 : The Shambles in Fore Street, Kingsbridge.
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Easton is located at Grid Ref: SX7242 (Lat: 50.271131, Lng: -3.7895374)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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