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Forts · South West England

Battle of Northam

In or near Appledore.

Battle of Northam is a fort in the United Kingdom.

A386 in Diddywell - geograph.org.uk - 4044819

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Typical visit
45 min–1.5 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

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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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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?
The nearest town is Appledore. Drivers can use postcode EX39 1NW.
Is Battle of Northam a protected site?
Yes — 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.