Military museums · South West England
Haytor Granite Tramway
Haytor Granite Tramway — a military museum in england south west.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
About
Haytor Granite Tramway is a military museum located in england south west. A British military museum preserving artefacts, vehicles, weapons and personal effects from one or more conflicts. Most charge admission and offer interactive exhibits. Horse-drawn tramway built to convey granite (1820-1858)
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Place summary
The Haytor Granite Tramway, located in South-West England, is a historic military museum that showcases the region's granite quarrying heritage. This tramway was integral to transporting granite from Haytor Down to the nearby town of Bovey Tracey. Visitors can explore the remnants of the tramway and learn about its significance in the local industry and military applications. The site offers insight into the engineering methods of the time and the role of granite in construction.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5864, -3.7656
Sources
- wikidata: Q2921364 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haytor Granite Tramway?
- Haytor Granite Tramway is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Haytor Granite Tramway?
- Haytor Granite Tramway — a military museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Haytor Granite Tramway?
- Its coordinates are 50.5864°, -3.7656°.