Museums · South West England
North Tawton
In or near Sampford Courtenay.
North Tawton is a small town in Devon, England, situated on the river Taw. It is administered by West Devon Council. The population of the electoral ward at the census 2011 was 2,026.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Tawton is a small town in Devon, England, situated on the river Taw. It is administered by West Devon Council. The population of the electoral ward at the census 2011 was 2,026.
Photo gallery
Official information
Ruth Smith Gallery is an art gallery located in North Tawton, showcasing a variety of exhibitions and art residencies. Visitors can explore diverse artworks, including paintings and photographs, often inspired by the local landscape and nature.
From the Wikipedia article
North Tawton is a small town in Devon, England, situated on the river Taw. It is administered by West Devon Council. The population of the electoral ward at the census 2011 was 2,026.
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Background
History
Romans crossed the River Taw at what is now Newland Mill, a little outside the present town, and established a succession of military camps there over the years. The Roman fort is believed to have had the name Nemetostatio, meaning "The road-station of the sacred groves", and may have been located on the site of an ancient druidic sanctuary. It covered an area of roughly 600 ft (185m) east-west by 390 ft (120m), and was located adjoining the Roman road between Isca Dumnoniorum (Exeter) and Okehampton. In addition, the site of a temporary marching camp has been identified half a mile to the north. By the time of the Domesday survey (1086), there were six farm / manor holdings in what is now…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8000, -3.9000
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- North Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Phone
- 07810590954
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford — 8.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed Sunday & Wednesday
- Official site
- ruthsmithgallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: North Tawton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ruth Smith Gallery
Galleries · 0.2 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Court Green
Historic houses · 0.3 km
North Tawton Castle Court
Castles · 0.4 km
Castle Court
Literary houses · 0.4 km
North Tawton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Taw Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Ashridge
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
North Tawton Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
North Tawton Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Staddon Moor
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Pecketsford Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
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Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in North Tawton, Devon, England, UK.
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Court Green
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North Tawton Castle Court
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North Tawton War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Tawton?
- North Tawton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2ER), in the parish of North Tawton.
- What is North Tawton?
- North Tawton is a small town in Devon, England, situated on the river Taw. It is administered by West Devon Council. The population of the electoral ward at the census 2011 was 2,026.
- How do I get to North Tawton?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2ER.
- How do I get to North Tawton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2ER. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.