2009
SS4628 : The settlement of Westleigh Devon. Saxon in origin
taken 15 years ago, near to Westleigh, Devon, England
The settlement of Westleigh Devon. Saxon in origin
In the foreground is the River Torridge. The estuary is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI), because of the wading birds, wildfowl and other wildlife which can be found there.
The settlement of Westleigh Devon. Saxon in origin, today it comprising approximately around fifty houses, an Inn and St Peters Church.
In 1579 Saxton, Christopher ( Map Maker ) marked this spot as the crossing point from Westleigh to Northam which is on the opposite river bank
The settlement of Westleigh Devon. Saxon in origin, today it comprising approximately around fifty houses, an Inn and St Peters Church.
In 1579 Saxton, Christopher ( Map Maker ) marked this spot as the crossing point from Westleigh to Northam which is on the opposite river bank
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- Grid Square
- SS4628, 55 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Meredith (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 10 July, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 11 March, 2013
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SS 4693 2872 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:2.2437N 4:11.0764W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SS 4616 2910
- View Direction
- East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
