Devon - Wikipedia
WebDevon (/ ˈ d ɛ v ə n / DEV-ən; historically also known as Devonshire /-ʃ ɪər,-ʃ ər /-sheer, -shər) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel to …
History of Devon - Wikipedia
WebDevon is a county in south west England, bordering Cornwall to the west with Dorset and Somerset to the east. There is evidence of occupation in the county from Stone Age times onward. Its recorded history starts in the Roman period when it was a civitas.
Devon | U.K., Map, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 10, 2024 · Devon, administrative, geographic, and historic county of England. It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. The Bristol Channel lies to the north, and the English Channel abuts it to the south. Devon, England.
Devon - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebA map showing where Devon is in England (coloured red) Devon is a county in southwest England. It is sometimes called by its historical name Devonshire. Devon is the fourth largest county in England by area, and has the longest …
List of places in Devon - Wikipedia
WebList of places in Devon. Some of the larger settlements of Devon. This is a list of settlements and places of interest in Devon, England.
Devon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebDevon (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in England's West Country. Uniquely amongst English counties, Devon has two coastlines: to the south, on the English Channel and to the north, on the Celtic Sea and Bristol Channel. These are studded with resort towns, harbours and (more recently) surfing beaches.
History and Heritage in Devon - Visit Devon
WebFascinating History and Heritage. There are many exciting trails you can follow to discover Devon’s heritage, such as the Exeter Woollen Trail around Exeter city centre, The Laira Heritage Trail along the Plym Estuary, The Blue Plaque heritage trail in the English Riviera and Sidmouth, Plym’s Old Lines Walk, The Tarka Trail, the Ted Hughes ...
Devon - Wikiwand
WebDevon is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Cornwall to the west. The city of Plymouth is the largest settlement, and the city of Exeter is the county town.
Dartmouth, Devon - Wikipedia
WebDartmouth (/ ˈ d ɑːr t m ə θ /) is a town and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It is a tourist destination set on the western bank of the estuary of the River Dart, which is a long narrow tidal ria that runs inland as far as Totnes.
Devon - Wikitravel
WebJun 5, 2022 · Devon (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in England's West Country. It is bordered to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. Uniquely amongst English counties, Devon has two separate coastlines: to the south is on the English Channel and to the north, the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel.
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