Natural landmarks · South West England
Authentic Saxon Village
In or near Gittisham.
Authentic Saxon Village — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Julie Munckton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Feniton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Authentic Saxon Village is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Authentic Saxon Village offers visitors a chance to experience Saxon culture through various activities such as crafting wooden souvenirs, roasting marshmallows, and making jewelry. It provides an educational and entertaining glimpse into Saxon life and traditions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Authentic Saxon Village is located in South-West England. This reconstruction offers insight into early medieval life, showcasing architecture and lifestyle typical of the Saxon era. The village serves as a historical representation, providing an educational experience about this significant period in British history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7736, -3.3069
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Talaton
- Postcode
- EX5 2SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Feniton — 2.1 km
- Official site
- devon.wildwoodtrust.org
Sources
- osm: node/12663082452 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Authentic Saxon Village?
- Authentic Saxon Village is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 2SA), in the parish of Talaton.
- What is Authentic Saxon Village?
- Authentic Saxon Village — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Authentic Saxon Village?
- The nearest railway station is Feniton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 2SA.
- Is Authentic Saxon Village a protected site?
- Yes — Authentic Saxon Village is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Authentic Saxon Village free to visit?
- Yes, Authentic Saxon Village is free to enter.
- How do I get to Authentic Saxon Village?
- The nearest railway station is Feniton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 2SA.