Towns & cities · South West England
Halwell
Halwell — village in Devon, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Halwell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.3667°, -3.7333°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Halwell is a village, former parish and former manor, now in the parish of Halwell and Moreleigh, in the South Hams district, in the county of Devon, England.
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Background
History
During the Saxon era Halwell was one of the four burhs, or fortified settlements, established in Devon by King Alfred the Great (d.899), King of Wessex from 871 to 899, to defend against invasion by Vikings. At that time the other three were Exeter, Pilton (near Barnstaple) and Lydford. According to the Burghal Hidage (an early 10th Century document describing all burhs then functioning), Halwell's town wall was 1,237 feet long and the garrison consisted of 300 men who could be drawn from the surrounding district in the event of an invasion. However, by the close of the 11th century its status as a burh had been transferred to Totnes, 5 miles to the north and situated on the River Dart,…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3667, -3.7333
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Halwell and Moreleigh
- Postcode
- TQ9 7LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q637490 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Halwell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Halwell from near Moreleigh, South Devon - geograph.org.uk - 98894.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Moreleigh
Villages · 0.6 km
Halwell
Villages · 0.9 km
Halwell Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Halwell Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Stanborough Motte
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Stanborough Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Stanborough Camp
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Stanborough Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Rolster Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
Englebourne Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Drive Bridge At Grid Ref 73635390
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
Halwell is a village located in Devon, South West England. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- South Devon
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Things to see in Halwell
22 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Halwell →
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Andrew's Wood
Andrew's Wood — Nature reserve in south Devon, England.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
South Devon Chilli Farm
South Devon Chilli Farm — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Blackdown Rings
Blackdown Rings — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Halwell Camp
Halwell Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Stanborough Camp
Stanborough Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Drive Bridge At Grid Ref 73635390
Drive Bridge At Grid Ref 73635390 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Topsham Bridge
Topsham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · South West England
Gara Bridge
Gara Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Drive Bridge At Grid Ref 73135353
Drive Bridge At Grid Ref 73135353 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holsome Park Campsite
Holsome Park Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
Moor View Touring Park
Moor View Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp
Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Blackdown Rings
Blackdown Rings — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Stanborough Camp
Stanborough Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Stanborough Motte
Stanborough Motte — a literary house museum in england south west.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Blackdown Rings Castle
Blackdown Rings Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Stanborough Hill
Stanborough Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Blackdown Camp
Blackdown Camp — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Halwell Camp
Halwell Camp — archaeological in england south west.
Nearby
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Halwell Camp
Halwell Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Halwell Camp
Halwell Camp — archaeological in england south west.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp
Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Stanborough Motte
Stanborough Motte — a literary house museum in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Halwell
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Woodlands Grove Caravan and Camping
Woodlands Grove Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holsome Park Campsite
Holsome Park Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Oldstone Farm Caravan Club Site
Oldstone Farm Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
The Maltsters Arms
The Maltsters Arms — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
Moor View Touring Park
Moor View Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Maltsters Arms
Maltsters Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Church House Inn
Church House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King Of Prussia Inn
King Of Prussia Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Station House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halwell?
- Halwell is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 7LD), in the parish of Halwell and Moreleigh.
- What is Halwell?
- Halwell — village in Devon, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Halwell?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 7LD.
- Is Halwell a protected site?
- Yes — Halwell is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Halwell free to visit?
- Yes, Halwell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Halwell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 7LD. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.