Holne Turn

Settlement in Devon Teignbridge

England

Holne Turn

Ashburton - West Street Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining).
Note the celebrated Old Exeter Inn where Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested in 1603.
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Ashburton - West Street Credit: Colin Smith

Holne Turn is a small hamlet located in the county of Devon, in southwestern England. Situated within Dartmoor National Park, it is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. The hamlet is part of the wider civil parish of Holne and is located near the River Dart.

Holne Turn is characterized by its charming rural landscape, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodlands. The picturesque River Dart runs nearby, providing opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and other water activities. The area is also renowned for its diverse wildlife, including deer, otters, and various bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The hamlet itself is small, consisting of a handful of houses and farms, giving it a close-knit community feel. The local architecture is predominantly traditional, with many buildings dating back several centuries and retaining their original charm. The nearby St Mary's Church, a Grade II listed building, adds to the historical character of the area.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Holne Turn offers an abundance of options for walking, hiking, and cycling. The Dartmoor National Park boasts numerous trails and paths that take visitors through stunning landscapes, including ancient woodlands, granite tors, and cascading waterfalls.

In summary, Holne Turn is a quaint and tranquil hamlet in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, offering a perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway amidst stunning natural surroundings.

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Ashburton - West Street Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining).
Note the celebrated Old Exeter Inn where Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested in 1603.
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Ashburton - West Street
Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining). Note the celebrated Old Exeter Inn where Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested in 1603. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - Kingsbridge Lane Ashburn Gallery in the town centre.
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Ashburton - Kingsbridge Lane
Ashburn Gallery in the town centre. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - West Street Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining).
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Ashburton - West Street
Ashburton is a small market town and also was a stannary town (a centre for administration of tin mining). LinkExternal link
Ashburton - North Street Shopping street in downtown Ashburton containing a variety of independent traders e.g. Odds & Suds (interiors, furniture and soaps).
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Ashburton - North Street
Shopping street in downtown Ashburton containing a variety of independent traders e.g. Odds & Suds (interiors, furniture and soaps). LinkExternal link
Ashburton - North Street Historic shopping street in downtown Ashburton containing a variety of independent traders e.g. Church's Ironmongers in a building where Fairfax was quartered during the English Civil War.
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Ashburton - North Street
Historic shopping street in downtown Ashburton containing a variety of independent traders e.g. Church's Ironmongers in a building where Fairfax was quartered during the English Civil War. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - Old Exeter Inn The oldest pub in Ashburton, first built 1130, but originally named the Church House Inn. The blue plaque remembers the arrest of Sir Walter Raleigh here in 1603 (see mural and gable).
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Ashburton - Old Exeter Inn
The oldest pub in Ashburton, first built 1130, but originally named the Church House Inn. The blue plaque remembers the arrest of Sir Walter Raleigh here in 1603 (see mural and gable). LinkExternal link
Ashburton - Sir Walter Raleigh Blue plaque at the Old Exeter Inn where he was arrested in 1603.
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Ashburton - Sir Walter Raleigh
Blue plaque at the Old Exeter Inn where he was arrested in 1603. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - West Street Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town.
Ashburton - West Street
Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town.
Ashburton - St Andrew's Church Font inside the parish church.
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Ashburton - St Andrew's Church
Font inside the parish church. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - Triptych Artpiece and altar inside Ashburton's parish church, St Andrew's.
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Ashburton - Triptych
Artpiece and altar inside Ashburton's parish church, St Andrew's. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - St Andrew's Church Imposing parish church tower on West Street.
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Ashburton - St Andrew's Church
Imposing parish church tower on West Street. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - West Street Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town.
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Ashburton - West Street
Colourfully painted buildings in the centre of this old Devon market town. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - Chapel of St Lawrence Historic chantry, grammar school and courthouse on St Lawrence Lane.
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Ashburton - Chapel of St Lawrence
Historic chantry, grammar school and courthouse on St Lawrence Lane. LinkExternal link
Ashburton - North Street Striking historic building, The Meeting House, in the market town of Ashburton.
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Ashburton - North Street
Striking historic building, The Meeting House, in the market town of Ashburton. LinkExternal link
Old Milestone (Parole stone), West of Hele Cross The milestone is now located in front of the main post of the side gate to the west of the main entrance to Dart Vale, on the north side of the road. Originally the milestone was located opposite the entrance to Dart Vale, on the south side of the road.  Parish of Ashburton (Teignbridge District). Carved stone post, Ashburton Parole stone design, erected by the Government in the 18th century. (French prisoners of war on parole were stationed in Ashburton 1794-98 and were allowed to walk up to one mile from the town)

Inscription reads:-
1 / Mile

Milestone Society National ID: DV_ASPS01B
Old Milestone (Parole stone), West of Hele Cross
The milestone is now located in front of the main post of the side gate to the west of the main entrance to Dart Vale, on the north side of the road. Originally the milestone was located opposite the entrance to Dart Vale, on the south side of the road. Parish of Ashburton (Teignbridge District). Carved stone post, Ashburton Parole stone design, erected by the Government in the 18th century. (French prisoners of war on parole were stationed in Ashburton 1794-98 and were allowed to walk up to one mile from the town) Inscription reads:- 1 / Mile Milestone Society National ID: DV_ASPS01B
Devon Expressway (A38), Exit Sliproad at Peartree Junction The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall.

Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”.

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Devon Expressway (A38), Exit Sliproad at Peartree Junction
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
The Victoria Inn, North Street, heading north
The Victoria Inn, North Street, heading north
Buildings at Higher Headborough Farm
Buildings at Higher Headborough Farm
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Holne Turn is located at Grid Ref: SX7470 (Lat: 50.520714, Lng: -3.771947)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Teignbridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.520714,-3.771947
Water Turn
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.5236443/-3.7753598
Hele
Is In: Devon, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 50.5190857/-3.7738086
Hele Cross
Is In: Devon
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.5198221/-3.7710828
Addr Housename: Melrose
Lat/Long: 50.5186255/-3.7711231
Holne Turn
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.5208208/-3.7685515
Addr Housename: Hele House
Lat/Long: 50.5187729/-3.7747605
Addr Housename: Dart Vale
Lat/Long: 50.5195302/-3.7775037
Addr Housename: Amberley Farm
Lat/Long: 50.5235501/-3.7772379
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.5218766/-3.7728828
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Sa 11:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: metal_post
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: TQ13 196
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;aerial imagery;streetlevel imagery
Lat/Long: 50.5199001/-3.7712847
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