Museums · South West England
South Molton
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South Molton is a town and civil parish in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. The town is on the River Mole. In 2021 it had a population of 6225. South Molton is a market town
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Molton is a town and civil parish in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. The town is on the River Mole. In 2021 it had a population of 6225. South Molton is a market town trading mostly in sheep and cattle. There was a railway station on the Devon and Somerset Railway until 1966, when the branch line was closed. It is situated on the southern side of Exmoor just off the A361 North Devon link road, which in part follows the route of the railway line.
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Official information
South Molton Museum is located in the historic Guildhall and showcases the social history of South Molton and its surrounding area. The museum features a variety of collections, including archaeological finds, agricultural tools, and textiles, along with changing exhibitions and a service for family history research.
From the Wikipedia article
South Molton is a town and civil parish in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. The town is on the River Mole. In 2021 it had a population of 6225. South Molton is a market town trading mostly in sheep and cattle. There was a railway station on the Devon and Somerset Railway until 1966, when the branch line was closed. It is situated on the southern side of Exmoor just off the A361 North Devon link road, which in part follows the route of the railway line.
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Background
History
The Hundred of South Molton was a pre-Norman administrative centre overseeing the estates of: South Molton, Bishops Tawton, Bray, Bremeridge, Aller, Molland, Anstey, Swimbridge, Ringcombe, Newton, Whitstone, Knowstone, George Nympton, Honiton, North Aller, Hacche, Radworthy, Pulham, Satterleigh, Chittlehampton, Wadham and Swimbridge. "In South Molton hundred there are 22 hides." (roughly 2640 acres) "In South Molton, the king’s estate, 4 clerks (priests) have 1 virgate of land, which they hold in alms from the king; and it is worth twenty shillings a year." Domesday Book
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- Coordinates
- 51.0200, -3.8300
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- South Molton
- Postcode
- EX36 3DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Official site
- www.southmoltonmuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: South Molton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Molton?
- South Molton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX36 3DP), in the parish of South Molton.
- What is South Molton?
- South Molton is a town and civil parish in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. The town is on the River Mole. In 2021 it had a population of 6225. South Molton is a market town
- How do I get to South Molton?
- Drivers can use postcode EX36 3DP.
- How do I get to South Molton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX36 3DP. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.