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Wall and Piers of No 40
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Wall and Piers of No 40 — wall in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wall and Piers of No 40 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 0.9 km away. Postcode area EX3.
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Official information
Topsham Museum is located in a historic building overlooking the Exe Estuary, showcasing the maritime history and general history of Topsham. Visitors can explore furnished period rooms, exhibits featuring unique river craft, 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 Wall and Piers of No 40 is a Grade II* listed structure located in Exeter, an unparished area of Devon, South-West England. Established in 1701 during the Tudor-Stuart era, it is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR designations, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6780, -3.4621
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1701
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547763 (CC0)
- commons: Wall And Piers Of No 40.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wall and Piers of No 40?
- Wall and Piers of No 40 is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0AZ), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Wall and Piers of No 40?
- Wall and Piers of No 40 — wall in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wall and Piers of No 40?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0AZ.
- When was Wall and Piers of No 40 built?
- Built or established in 1701.
- Is Wall and Piers of No 40 a listed building?
- Wall and Piers of No 40 is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Wall and Piers of No 40 a protected site?
- Yes — Wall and Piers of No 40 is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Wall and Piers of No 40 free to visit?
- Yes, Wall and Piers of No 40 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wall and Piers of No 40?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0AZ.