Devon, Ceremonial county in South West England
Devon extends between two coastlines, with the Bristol Channel in the north and the English Channel in the south, covering 6,707 square kilometers.
The Dumnonii Celtic tribe established settlements throughout Devon before the Romans constructed a fortress at Exeter around 50 CE.
The county maintains strong maritime traditions through its ports of Plymouth, Brixham, and Barnstaple, which supported naval operations and fishing industries.
Eight administrative districts and two unitary authorities manage local services across Devon, with Exeter functioning as the county town.
Dartmoor National Park contains granite tors rising above 2,000 feet, creating a landscape with Bronze Age remains and free-roaming ponies.
Location: South West England
Capital city: Exeter
Shares border with: Somerset, Cornwall, Dorset
GPS coordinates: 50.70000,-3.80000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:53
Dartmoor
20.5 km
Jurassic Coast
57.1 km
Powderham Castle
24.8 km
Burgh Island
47.3 km
Exeter Cathedral
19.2 km
South West Coast Path
61.6 km
Buckfast Abbey
23.1 km
Castle Drogo
900 m
Bodmin Moor
59.4 km
Huntsham Court
40.6 km
Jamaica Inn
56.3 km
Royal Albert Bridge
43.3 km
Verity
60.9 km
Dartington Hall
28.6 km
Greenway
38.4 km
Wistman's Wood
17.7 km
Church of St Mark, Mark
86.7 km
Burgh Island Hotel
47.3 km
Menabilly
74.1 km
Plymouth Hoe
44.5 km
Drake's Island
45.8 km
Berry Pomeroy Castle
30.2 km
HMS Raleigh
47 km
Tamar Bridge
43.2 km
Dartmouth Steam Railway
39.4 km
Smeaton's Tower
44.5 km
Exeter School
20.4 km
Old Exe Bridge
18.7 kmReviews
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