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Wall and Gates of No 26
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Wall and Gates of No 26 — wall in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wall and Gates of No 26 is a place of interest in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1701, 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 0.7 km away. Postcode area EX3.
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Official information
Topsham Museum is located in a historic building overlooking the Exe Estuary and showcases the maritime history of Topsham, including exhibits on local trades and wildlife. The museum features furnished period rooms and unique historic river craft, as well as 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
Wall and Gates of No 26 is a Grade II* listed building located in Exeter, Devon. Established in 1701, it reflects the Tudor-Stuart architectural style. The site is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR designations, highlighting its environmental significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6792, -3.4628
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1701
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mar 23-Nov 03 We-Fr 14:00-17:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547849 (CC0)
- commons: Wall And Gates Of No 26.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wall and Gates of No 26?
- Wall and Gates of No 26 is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0AX), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Wall and Gates of No 26?
- Wall and Gates of No 26 — wall in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wall and Gates of No 26?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0AX.
- When was Wall and Gates of No 26 built?
- Built or established in 1701.
- Is Wall and Gates of No 26 a listed building?
- Wall and Gates of No 26 is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Wall and Gates of No 26 a protected site?
- Yes — Wall and Gates of No 26 is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Wall and Gates of No 26 free to visit?
- Yes, Wall and Gates of No 26 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wall and Gates of No 26?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0AX.