Tiverton - Devon in Devon

Tiverton - Devon is a Town in the county of Devon.

Tiverton is a town on the River Exe in Devon, England. The town is on the west bank of the River Exe, about 1 mile (1.6 km) from its confluence with the River Culm.

The name Tiverton derives from Twy-ford-ton or Tweforton, meaning ‘the town on two fords’, and was historically known as Twyford. The first record of Tiverton Castle dates from 1106, although it is probable that there were earlier fortifications on the site. The castle was built by order of Henry I, who put into effect his father’s wishes that he secure this strategically important crossing point of the River Exe on the main route from London to Cornwall.

In 1140, Tiverton Castle was besieged and captured by King Stephen of England. The town’s defences were subsequently strengthened and the castle rebuilt in stone. The town became an important regional market town, handling much of the trade in wool from Devon. By the end of the medieval period, it was one of the wealthiest towns in Devon.

The town’s market charter dates from 1256, and its status as a borough was confirmed by a charter of Edward III in 1334. Market Street is lined with 17th- and 18th-century buildings, including the Town Hall (1750) and the Chapel of St Lawrence (1754). The Guildhall is a 14th-century building that was extensively remodelled in the 17th century.

The town has a number of historic buildings, including Tiverton Castle, which was built in the 11th century by order of William the Conqueror. The castle was greatly enlarged in the 13th century and again in the 15th century.

Tiverton - Devon postcode: EX16 6

Retail in Tiverton - Devon

There are great places to visit near Tiverton - Devon including some great cities, historic buildings, villages, canals, rivers and streams, beaches, geological features, sssis, hiking areas, nature reserves, towns, parks, airports, castles and ruins.

There are a number of cities near to Tiverton - Devon including Exeter.

Don't miss Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter's historic buildings if visiting the area around Tiverton - Devon.

Villages to visit near Tiverton - Devon include Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove.

Don't miss Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton's canals if visiting the area around Tiverton - Devon.

Rivers and Streams to visit near Tiverton - Devon include East Lyn River.

Beaches to visit near Tiverton - Devon include Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.

There are a several good geological features in the area around Tiverton - Devon like Valley of Rocks.

There are a number of sssis near to Tiverton - Devon including Dartmoor.

Dartmoor is a great place to visit close to Tiverton - Devon if you like hiking areas.

There are a number of nature reserves near to Tiverton - Devon including Dartmoor.

There are a several good towns in the Tiverton - Devon area like Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.

Tiverton - Devon is near some unmissable parks like Bicton Park,

Exeter Airport is a great place to visit close to Tiverton - Devon if you like airports.

Berry Pomeroy Castle is a great place to visit close to Tiverton - Devon if you like castles.

Tiverton - Devon is near some unmissable ruins like Berry Pomeroy Castle,

Tiverton - Devon History

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