2022

SX9588 : Rainbow over M5 viaduct and River Exe

taken 1 year ago, near to Topsham, Devon, England

Rainbow over M5 viaduct and River Exe
Rainbow over M5 viaduct and River Exe
Seen from Topsham
River Exe

The River Exe rises on Exmoor and flows south to Exeter and The English Channel. Its estuary is a good example of a Ria (flooded river valley). It is tidal to Countess Wear, just south of Exeter SX9390 : Countess Weir, River Exe. More information LinkExternal link

M5 Motorway

The M5 runs 163 miles from a junction with the M6 at West Bromwich near Birmingham to Exeter in Devon. Constructed between 1962 & 1977. It links the North and Midlands with the South west. LinkExternal link

Topsham :: SX9688

Topsham is a large village / small town on the Exe Estuary just south of Exeter. The town has a long history, it was a Celtic settlement, then the Roman port for Exeter. It was an important Saxon settlement and the church dates from the 10th century. It remained a port until the 19th century. The town has a variety of interesting architectural styles and numerous Listed buildings. LinkExternal link
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SX9588, 173 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Smith   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 18 November, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 24 November, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9559 8887 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:41.4048N 3:28.7696W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9656 8786
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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