Memorials & monuments · South West England
Blue Plaque: John Gay
In or near Braunton.
Blue Plaque: John Gay — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Blue Plaque: John Gay is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Barnstaple Pannier Market is a historic indoor market located in North Devon. Visitors can explore a variety of stalls offering local produce, artisan crafts, and unique gifts, all within a vibrant community atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque commemorating John Gay is located in South-West England. This memorial recognises the contributions of the 18th-century poet and playwright, best known for his work "The Beggar's Opera."
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0810, -4.0602
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Barnstaple
- Postcode
- EX31 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Phone
- 01271 379084
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4pm
- Official site
- www.northdevon.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/822504318 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: John Gay?
- Blue Plaque: John Gay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 1BN), in the parish of Barnstaple.
- What is Blue Plaque: John Gay?
- Blue Plaque: John Gay — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: John Gay?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 1BN.
- Is Blue Plaque: John Gay a protected site?
- Yes — Blue Plaque: John Gay is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Blue Plaque: John Gay free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: John Gay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: John Gay?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 1BN.