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Taw Marsh

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Devon West Devon

England

Taw Marsh

Benchmark - by Belstone Tor, Dartmoor Old OS benchmark cut into the east facing end of a long, granite stone (dark cut mark just visible in photo). The stone lies, partially covered in vegetation, in foreground. Belstone Tor out of shot to right. In the far distance, on left, Steeperton Tor and Taw Marsh.
Benchmark - by Belstone Tor, Dartmoor Credit: Murray Oates

Taw Marsh is a coastal marsh located in Devon, England. It is a wetland area that is characterized by its saltmarshes, tidal creeks, and mudflats. The marsh is situated near the confluence of the Rivers Taw and Torridge, making it an important habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

The marsh is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds such as waders, ducks, and geese, as well as insects, amphibians, and small mammals. The saltmarshes provide an important feeding ground for many bird species, particularly during the winter months when food sources are scarce.

Taw Marsh is also a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, who come to observe the wildlife and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The marsh is managed by conservation organizations to protect its delicate ecosystem and ensure the continued presence of its diverse plant and animal species.

Overall, Taw Marsh is an important coastal marsh in Devon, offering a unique and valuable habitat for a variety of wildlife and providing a peaceful and scenic environment for visitors to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.699263/-3.9527071 or Grid Reference SX6290. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark - by Belstone Tor, Dartmoor Old OS benchmark cut into the east facing end of a long, granite stone (dark cut mark just visible in photo). The stone lies, partially covered in vegetation, in foreground. Belstone Tor out of shot to right. In the far distance, on left, Steeperton Tor and Taw Marsh.
Benchmark - by Belstone Tor, Dartmoor
Old OS benchmark cut into the east facing end of a long, granite stone (dark cut mark just visible in photo). The stone lies, partially covered in vegetation, in foreground. Belstone Tor out of shot to right. In the far distance, on left, Steeperton Tor and Taw Marsh.
Benchmark - bank of River Taw - Belstone A benchmark cut into the north-west facing side of a granite boulder, possibly very old. Also, on upper part of rock, the letter B. Top of B touches the bright green moss. To see both certain light conditions help. The river bank and path has many granite boulders, so finding this one is not easy. The walk along side the Taw river is lovely.
Benchmark - bank of River Taw - Belstone
A benchmark cut into the north-west facing side of a granite boulder, possibly very old. Also, on upper part of rock, the letter B. Top of B touches the bright green moss. To see both certain light conditions help. The river bank and path has many granite boulders, so finding this one is not easy. The walk along side the Taw river is lovely.
Apple Crusher, near Belstone Tor, Dartmoor This is an abandoned, granite-stone, quarter section of an apple crusher. A complete structure consists of four sections that are bound together, then fitted with an upright edge-stone, which is rotated by a horse, to crush cider apples, in preparation for the cider press - to make cider.
Apple Crusher, near Belstone Tor, Dartmoor
This is an abandoned, granite-stone, quarter section of an apple crusher. A complete structure consists of four sections that are bound together, then fitted with an upright edge-stone, which is rotated by a horse, to crush cider apples, in preparation for the cider press - to make cider.
Prehistoric Tor Cairn near Higher Tor Scale 2m <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MDV17241&resourceID=104" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MDV17241&resourceID=104">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>
Prehistoric Tor Cairn near Higher Tor
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Old OS Bench mark carved into boulder Old Bench mark, the arrow, cut into the granite boulder in foreground. Look closely at the white lichen patch - the other two parts of arrow are to the right. On horizon the 3 tors, right to left: Row Tor, West Mill Tor and Yes Tor.
Old OS Bench mark carved into boulder
Old Bench mark, the arrow, cut into the granite boulder in foreground. Look closely at the white lichen patch - the other two parts of arrow are to the right. On horizon the 3 tors, right to left: Row Tor, West Mill Tor and Yes Tor.
Track on Dartmoor south of Belstone
Track on Dartmoor south of Belstone
Eastern slope of Belstone Common
Eastern slope of Belstone Common
Bernard's Acre, Belstone A Christian residential centre for families and young people
Bernard's Acre, Belstone
A Christian residential centre for families and young people
Track on Belstone Common
Track on Belstone Common
Dartmoor pony and valley of River Taw, Belstone Common
Dartmoor pony and valley of River Taw, Belstone Common
Taw valley, Dartmoor, with water supply access Amidst the bracken there are covers for access to the water pipes
Taw valley, Dartmoor, with water supply access
Amidst the bracken there are covers for access to the water pipes
Horseshoe bend in River Taw, Belstone Common
Horseshoe bend in River Taw, Belstone Common
Higher Tor, Belstone Common
Higher Tor, Belstone Common
The Irishman's Wall, Belstone Common A 19th century wall that runs east-west across the common
The Irishman's Wall, Belstone Common
A 19th century wall that runs east-west across the common
Tors End Tor, Belstone Common
Tors End Tor, Belstone Common
Farm Track near Belstone A fairly good track goes along the bottom of the valley beside a few properties south of Belstone. It comes to an end just beyond here at a sheep enclosure.
Farm Track near Belstone
A fairly good track goes along the bottom of the valley beside a few properties south of Belstone. It comes to an end just beyond here at a sheep enclosure.
Sheepfold, near Belstone A substantial structure at the end of a track running south out of Belstone village. The map shows that the public footpath along it ends here, and that's right. Progress beyond this point would be difficult.
Sheepfold, near Belstone
A substantial structure at the end of a track running south out of Belstone village. The map shows that the public footpath along it ends here, and that's right. Progress beyond this point would be difficult.
Horseshoe Ford This ford on the Taw is known as Horseshoe Ford.
Horseshoe Ford
This ford on the Taw is known as Horseshoe Ford.
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Taw Marsh is located at Grid Ref: SX6290 (Lat: 50.699263, Lng: -3.9527071)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 50.70168/-3.9566686
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White Hill
Natural: peak
Wpt Symbol: Dot
Lat/Long: 50.7007234/-3.9463212
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6989593/-3.9486565
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Access: private
Door: hinged
Door Type: double
Entrance: main
Foot: private
Layer: -1
Material: wood
Motorcar: no
Lat/Long: 50.7032092/-3.9556679
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Borehole No.2
Abandoned Man Made: water_well
Access: private
Covered: yes
Description: Abandoned water extraction borehole.
Drinking Water: no
Layer: -1
Location: underground
Pump: powered
Water Well Type: borehole
Lat/Long: 50.7030744/-3.9557216
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Borehole No.3
Abandoned: yes
Access: private
Covered: yes
Description: Abandoned water extraction borehole.
Drinking Water: no
Layer: -1
Location: underground
Man Made: water_well
Pump: powered
Water Well Type: borehole
Lat/Long: 50.702575/-3.9570953
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Borehole No.4
Abandoned: yes
Access: private
Covered: yes
Description: Abandoned water extraction borehole.
Drinking Water: no
Layer: -1
Location: underground
Man Made: water_well
Pump: powered
Water Well Type: borehole
Lat/Long: 50.7021177/-3.9538129
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Borehole No.5
Abandoned: yes
Access: private
Covered: yes
Description: Abandoned water extraction borehole.
Drinking Water: no
Layer: -1
Location: underground
Man Made: water_well
Pump: powered
Water Well Type: borehole
Lat/Long: 50.7011458/-3.9565767
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Borehole No.9
Abandoned: yes
Access: private
Covered: yes
Description: Abandoned water extraction borehole.
Drinking Water: no
Layer: -1
Location: underground
Man Made: water_well
Pump: powered
Water Well Type: borehole
Lat/Long: 50.6973931/-3.9577355
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