South Tawton

Settlement in Devon West Devon

England

South Tawton

Old Boundary Marker in South Zeal village Parish Boundary Marker lying as an edging stone beside the public footpath from South Zeal village through Mill Field towards Hillfield and Croft. South Tawton parish.

Inscribed D C / 4 (Duchy of Cornwall) and S Z / 4 (South Zeal citizens) on opposite faces. The stone is one of four stones (SZ1-SZ4) erected in 1895 on South Tawton Common by the Duchy of Cornwall to mark the boundary of their land and prevent encroachment on the Common by villagers, farmers and residents of the parish. The stone was originally located at SX654922, as evidenced by a conveyance held in the Devon Record Office by which the Duchy of Cornwall and 44 ‘purchasers’ legalised 108 enclosures of land which had been subject to dispute.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_SZ04pb — Old Boundary Marker in South Zeal village Credit: T Jenkinson

South Tawton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. Situated in the Dartmoor National Park, South Tawton is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the nearby moors. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and traditional village green.

South Tawton has a close-knit community and a range of amenities including a village shop, post office, and a pub. The village is also home to a primary school and a village hall where various community events and activities take place.

The area around South Tawton is popular with hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with a network of walking trails and bridleways to explore. The nearby River Taw offers opportunities for fishing and kayaking, while the surrounding moors provide habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Overall, South Tawton is a charming and peaceful village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Devon countryside.

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South Tawton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.733946/-3.908663 or Grid Reference SX6594. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Boundary Marker in South Zeal village

Parish Boundary Marker lying as an edging stone beside the public footpath from South Zeal village through Mill Field towards Hillfield and Croft. South Tawton parish. Inscribed D C / 4 (Duchy of Cornwall) and S Z / 4 (South Zeal citizens) on opposite faces. The stone is one of four stones (SZ1-SZ4) erected in 1895 on South Tawton Common by the Duchy of Cornwall to mark the boundary of their land and prevent encroachment on the Common by villagers, farmers and residents of the parish. The stone was originally located at SX654922, as evidenced by a conveyance held in the Devon Record Office by which the Duchy of Cornwall and 44 ‘purchasers’ legalised 108 enclosures of land which had been subject to dispute. Milestone Society National ID: DV_SZ04pb

T Jenkinson

South Tawton : Grassy Field

A grassy field in the countryside.

Lewis Clarke

South Tawton : Grassy Field

A grassy field in the countryside.

Lewis Clarke

Flags on the Wall

A flag mural and wall plaque commemorating Sticklepath's place on the Trafalgar Way along which the news of the naval victory at the battle of Trafalgar was carried on horseback from Falmouth to London in 1805. A close up of the wall plaque with the full story is on SX6494 : Trafalgar Way plaque at Sticklepath While sitting outside the Devonshire Inn opposite, we had a go at looking up the code flag alphabet but only some of the flags on the wall appear on the charts so we couldn't make any sense of it.

Des Blenkinsopp

Thatched Houses, Sticklepath

Along the main road through the village.

Des Blenkinsopp

Oaktree Park, Sticklepath

Newer housing off the main road.

Des Blenkinsopp

Houses on the Main Road, Sticklepath

The main road through Sticklepath was once the A30 before the new road was built north of the village.

Des Blenkinsopp

Cleave Mill Cottages, Sticklepath

The narrowness of the lane makes it difficult to get more than this very angled view.

Des Blenkinsopp

The Old A30, Sticklepath

It's hard to imagine now, but this village street was once one of the busiest main roads in Devon. It's a lot quieter these days since the bypass was built. In front of the nearest house is a sign promoting the 20mph speed limit.

Des Blenkinsopp

Church House and Lych Gate, South Tawton

The late 15th century church house in the centre of the village next to St Andrew's Church.

Des Blenkinsopp

Church Ways, South Tawton

One of the short side streets in the centre of the village.

Des Blenkinsopp

Tombs, Ferns and Thatch, South Tawton

A view in St Andrew's Churchyard.

Des Blenkinsopp

South Tawton Church House

The ancient Church House with its impressive flight of steps dates from the late 15th century. The tall tower of St Andrew's Church is beyond.

Des Blenkinsopp

Old Gates to St Andrew's Churchyard

Behind the Church House, this side entrance to the churchyard doesn't look like it's used a lot.

Des Blenkinsopp

Presented by H. A. Hoare Esq

On a wall opposite the Seven Stars pub is an elaborate metal slab inscribed "Presented by H. A. Hoare Esq of Oxenham. July 24th 1863" It looks like it might have been part of some sort of public water supply. Oxenham Manor is about 1km east of here.

Des Blenkinsopp