Historic houses · South West England
The Dutch House
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The Dutch House — house in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Dutch House is a historic house in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1601, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area EX3.
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Official information
Topsham Museum is located in a historic building overlooking the Exe Estuary and focuses on the maritime history of Topsham as a trade port and shipbuilding center. The museum features furnished period rooms, exhibits on local trades, wildlife, and memorabilia related to film star Vivien Leigh.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dutch House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Exeter, Devon, in South-West England. Established in 1601, it represents Tudor-Stuart architectural style. The property is also situated within the Exe Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR designations.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6780, -3.4620
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1601
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.9 km
- Official site
- topshammuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547757 (CC0)
- commons: No 40 (the Dutch House) Including The Garage The Dutch House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dutch House?
- The Dutch House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0AY), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is The Dutch House?
- The Dutch House — house in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Dutch House?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0AY.
- When was The Dutch House built?
- Built or established in 1601.
- Is The Dutch House a listed building?
- The Dutch House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Dutch House a protected site?
- Yes — The Dutch House is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to The Dutch House?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0AY.