Branscombe
Branscombe
The historic village of Branscombe in Devon, England is home to a number of interesting landmarks and features.
The village is located within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is situated on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site which stretches for 95 miles from Exmouth in Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset
Branscombe is thought to be one of the oldest villages in Devon, with evidence of human occupation dating back to the Bronze Age.
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and there are a number of Grade I and II listed buildings within the village.
Notable landmarks include St Winifred’s Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and Branscombe Forge, which is thought to be the oldest working forge in England.
There are also a number of interesting shops and businesses located in the village, including a thatched cottage bakery and a pottery studio.
Branscombe is well-known for its annual food festival, which takes place in May, and for its traditional thatched roofs.
The village is home to a number of bed and breakfasts, as well as a campsite which is located within walking distance of the beach.
Branscombe is in East Devon AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 11 September 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
National Trust Branscombe Information
National Trust Branscombe Address
Mill Ln, Branscombe, Seaton
EX12 3DB
Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/branscombe/
Get directionsLocal History around Branscombe
There are some historic monuments around including:
Blackbury Castle hillfortRound barrow cemetery on Broad DownBowl barrow 20m north east of the B3174, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Farway HillFour bowl barrows divided by the B3174, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Farway HillPromontory fort on Seaton DownThe Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road BridgeTwo bowl barrows on the parish boundary to the south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway HillBowl barrow 320m north west of Farway Castle, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway HillBowl barrow 100m south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway HillBowl barrow on the line of the B3174, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Farway HillPrehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe ShootBowl barrow 340m north west of Farway Castle, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway HillFarway Castle earthwork enclosureCross ridge dyke extending north and south of The Three Horse Shoes InnRoman and earlier settlement at HoneyditchesBowl barrow 30m west of the Farway Common Road, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Farway Hill.Three bowl barrows to the south west of the B3174, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Farway HillBowl barrow 230m north west of Farway Castle, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway HillBowl barrow 60m south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway HillBerry Cliff CampTwo bowl barrows to the north west of Roncombe Gate Farm, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway HillBowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House.
