Forts Β· South West England
Battle of Northam
In or near Appledore.
Battle of Northam is a fort in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
About
Battle of Northam is a fortified site in Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX39.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battle of Northam is a fort located in Northam, Devon, in South-West England. It is situated within the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI and the North Devon AONB, highlighting its ecological and landscape significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0457, -4.2050
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Northam
- Postcode
- EX39 1NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: n11206994023 (ODbL)
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Skern Lodge
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Church of St Margaret
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Towns & cities Β· 1.1 km

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North Devon Maritime Museum
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Docton House
Historic houses Β· 1.1 km

Northam War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.2 km

Congregational Chapel
Chapels Β· 1.2 km

Lifeboat House
Historic houses Β· 1.3 km
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Northam, Devon
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π· 5Historic churches Β· South West England
Church of St Margaret
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Appledore
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Where to eat & stay near Battle of Northam
Places to stay
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Marshford Camping & Caravan Site
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Northam?
- Battle of Northam is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1NW), in the parish of Northam.
- What is Battle of Northam?
- Battle of Northam is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of Northam?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 1NW.
- Is Battle of Northam a protected site?
- Yes β Battle of Northam is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Battle of Northam?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1NW. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.