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Hill forts · South West England

Livery Dole

In or near Exeter.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Livery Dole — area of Exeter in Devonshire, England.

Livery Dole, hill forts in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Polsloe Bridge · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Livery Dole is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "area of Exeter in Devonshire, England". Coordinates: 50.7220°, -3.5103°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Livery Dole in Exeter, Devon, is an ancient triangular site between what is today Heavitree Road and Magdalen Road, in the eastern suburbs of Exeter. It was most notoriously used as a place for executions, and has contained an almshouse and chapel since 1591.

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Coordinates
50.7220, -3.5103
County
Devon
District
Exeter
Parish
Exeter, unparished area
Postcode
EX2 5DT
Parliamentary constituency
Exeter
Nearest railway station
Polsloe Bridge1.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Livery Dole?
Livery Dole is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX2 5DT), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
What is Livery Dole?
Livery Dole — area of Exeter in Devonshire, England.
How do I get to Livery Dole?
The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX2 5DT.
Is Livery Dole free to visit?
Yes, Livery Dole is free to enter.
How do I get to Livery Dole?
The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX2 5DT.