Higher Town

Settlement in Devon Teignbridge

England

Higher Town

Buckfastleigh - Fore Street A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street Credit: Colin Smith

Higher Town is a picturesque village located in the county of Devon, England. Situated on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park, this rural community offers stunning views of rolling hills, lush green fields, and ancient woodlands. With a population of around 500 residents, Higher Town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and close-knit community.

The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The quaint charm of the architecture adds to the village's overall appeal. Higher Town has managed to retain its rustic charm and escape the rapid development that has affected many other areas.

Surrounded by natural beauty, the village is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Dartmoor National Park offers a wide range of activities such as hiking, horse riding, and cycling. The area is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including Dartmoor ponies, which can often be spotted grazing in the surrounding fields.

Higher Town benefits from a strong sense of community, with various local clubs and organizations providing opportunities for residents to socialize and participate in events and activities. The village also boasts a charming pub, where locals and visitors can enjoy traditional British cuisine and locally brewed ales.

Overall, Higher Town offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, with its stunning natural surroundings and close-knit community making it a truly desirable place to live or visit in Devon.

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Buckfastleigh - Fore Street A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street
A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street
A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Kings Arms Historic hotel on Fore Street.
Buckfastleigh - Kings Arms
Historic hotel on Fore Street.
Buckfastleigh - The Valiant Soldier Fore Street - "The pub where time was never called". Unchanged since 1965, now a museum and archive.
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Buckfastleigh - The Valiant Soldier
Fore Street - "The pub where time was never called". Unchanged since 1965, now a museum and archive. LinkExternal link
Buckfastleigh - Railway Station The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. 
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Buckfastleigh - Railway Station
The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. LinkExternal link
Buckfastleigh - Railway Station The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. 
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Buckfastleigh - Railway Station
The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. LinkExternal link
Buckfastleigh - Railway Station - Footbridge The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. 
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Buckfastleigh - Railway Station - Footbridge
The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. LinkExternal link
Buckfastleigh - Railway Station The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. The booking hall has a vintage display, including the arched nameplate "Isambard Kingdom Brunel". Note the hand sanitiser station - anti-Covid measure.
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Buckfastleigh - Railway Station
The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. The booking hall has a vintage display, including the arched nameplate "Isambard Kingdom Brunel". Note the hand sanitiser station - anti-Covid measure. LinkExternal link
Buckfastleigh - Railway Station The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. It displays vintage cigarette adverts for Capstan and Craven A between the bright red post box and telephone call box.
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Buckfastleigh - Railway Station
The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. It displays vintage cigarette adverts for Capstan and Craven A between the bright red post box and telephone call box. LinkExternal link
Buckfastleigh - Railway Station - Lady Angela The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. "Lady Angela" is a historic tank engine (1926) which operated in a gypsum mine at Kingston-upon-Soar, Notts.
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Buckfastleigh - Railway Station - Lady Angela
The South Devon Railway Trust operates a heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. "Lady Angela" is a historic tank engine (1926) which operated in a gypsum mine at Kingston-upon-Soar, Notts. LinkExternal link
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street
A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street
A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street e.g. the "Singing Kettle" restaurant with its attractive bow windows.
Buckfastleigh - Fore Street
A market and mill town with many historic buildings on its main street e.g. the "Singing Kettle" restaurant with its attractive bow windows.
Buckfastleigh - The Globe Inn Historic pub at the fork between Plymouth Road (l) and Chapel Street (r).
Buckfastleigh - The Globe Inn
Historic pub at the fork between Plymouth Road (l) and Chapel Street (r).
Buckfastleigh - St Benedict's Church RC church on Chapel Street in the town centre of Buckfastleigh.
Buckfastleigh - St Benedict's Church
RC church on Chapel Street in the town centre of Buckfastleigh.
Buckfast - Higher Mill Lane Industrial heritage - old woollen mill west of Buckfast Abbey.
Buckfast - Higher Mill Lane
Industrial heritage - old woollen mill west of Buckfast Abbey.
Buckfast Abbey Buckfast Abbey, part of an active Benedictine monastery, was first founded in 1018, rebuilt 1134-36 and became rich from medieval wool trade. Dissolved 1539 but rebuilt again from late-Victorian times, reconsecrated 1932.
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Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey, part of an active Benedictine monastery, was first founded in 1018, rebuilt 1134-36 and became rich from medieval wool trade. Dissolved 1539 but rebuilt again from late-Victorian times, reconsecrated 1932. LinkExternal link
Buckfast Abbey - Gardens Statue of Madonna and Child.
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Buckfast Abbey - Gardens
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Higher Town is located at Grid Ref: SX7366 (Lat: 50.485504, Lng: -3.7883771)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Teignbridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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