Towns & cities · South West England
Gittisham
Gittisham — village in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gittisham, the nearest railway station is Honiton, located 3.7 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for Gittisham is EX14 3AE.
About
Gittisham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 950 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 548 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7756°, -3.2282°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gittisham is a village and civil parish in East Devon, Devon, England, near Honiton. The village is 3 miles (5 km) from Ottery St Mary and it has a church called St Michael. The parish is surrounded, clockwise from the north, by the parishes of Awliscombe, Honiton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Feniton and Buckerell. In 2021 the parish had a population of 838.
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Background
History
The Roman road from Axminster to Exeter (whose course is followed by the A30 road) passes through the northern edge of the parish. In about AD 60 the Romans built a small fort on the road less than a kilometre NW of the modern village. It appears to have been dismantled by the army around AD 80: so its military existence more or less coincided with the presence of legions at Exeter before they moved to south Wales. There was also a small civilian settlement at the Gittisham fort. (Devon and Dartmoor Historic Environment Record) The Gittisham fort was about halfway between Axminster and Exeter, and stood at the point on the Roman road nearest to Hembury hill fort, where there is evidence of…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7756, -3.2282
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Gittisham
- Postcode
- EX14 3AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Population
- 548
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1852679 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gittisham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael's church, Gittisham - geograph.org.uk - 174037.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Michael
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Combe House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Gittisham Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Honiton Show
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Fenny Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Deer Park Hotel
Hotels · 2.1 km
Trafalgar Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Homemade Guinea Fowl road sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Battle of Fenny Bridges (1549)
Forts · 2.3 km
Heathfield Inn
Restaurants · 2.4 km
Prayer Book Rebellion
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Weston Lane
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Gittisham is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 548. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 548
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gittisham
53 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gittisham →
📷 5Museums · South West England
Allhallows Museum
Allhallows Museum — museum in Honiton, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forts · South West England
Battle of Fenny Bridges (1549)
Battle of Fenny Bridges (1549) is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — church in Gittisham, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels — historic church in Awliscombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Farway Castle earthwork enclosure
Farway Castle earthwork enclosure — archaeological site in Farway, East Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Manor House
Manor House — historic building and former coaching inn, Honiton, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Patteson's Cross
Patteson's Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary
St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary — Grade I listed church in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Chanter's House
The Chanter's House — house in Ottery St Mary, East Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Priory
The Priory is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Trafalgar Bridge
Trafalgar Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Victoria Monument marking 60th year of her reign
Victoria Monument marking 60th year of her reign is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Weston Lane
Weston Lane is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cathedrals · South West England
St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary
St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Wildwood Devon
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Tumbling Weir
Tumbling Weir — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Authentic Saxon Village
Authentic Saxon Village — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Honiton Show
Honiton Show — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Red Squirrel Encounter
Red Squirrel Encounter — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · South West England
Cadhay Gardens
Cadhay Gardens — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Gittisham Roman Fort
Gittisham Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Farway Castle (Site of)
Farway Castle (Site of) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Medieval motte and bailey
Medieval motte and bailey — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Escot House
Escot House — a manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — church in Gittisham, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Combe House
Combe House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Gittisham Roman Fort
Gittisham Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Honiton Show
Honiton Show — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Fenny Bridge
Fenny Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Gittisham
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
The Honiton Inn
The Honiton Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Yurt Village
Yurt Village — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Lion Inn
White Lion Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Three Tuns Inn
Three Tuns Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Star Inn (JD Wetherspoon)
The Star Inn (JD Wetherspoon) in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gittisham?
- Gittisham is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX14 3AE), in the parish of Gittisham.
- What is Gittisham?
- Gittisham — village in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gittisham?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX14 3AE.
- Is Gittisham a protected site?
- Yes — Gittisham is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gittisham free to visit?
- Yes, Gittisham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gittisham?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX14 3AE.