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
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.
The area around Tiverton - Devon's best cities can be found at Exeter.
Tiverton - Devon has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
The area around Tiverton - Devon boasts some of the best villages including 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.
East Lyn River is one of Tiverton - Devon's best, nearby rivers and streams to visit in Tiverton - Devon.
Tiverton - Devon's best nearby beaches can be found at Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
Don't miss Valley of Rocks's geological features if visiting the area around Tiverton - Devon.
Places near Tiverton - Devon feature a number of interesting sssis including Dartmoor.
Places near Tiverton - Devon feature a number of interesting hiking areas including Dartmoor.
Tiverton - Devon is near some unmissable nature reserves like Dartmoor,
The area around Tiverton - Devon boasts some of the best towns including Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
Bicton Park is a great place to visit close to Tiverton - Devon if you like parks.
Tiverton - Devon is near some unmissable airports like Exeter Airport,
The area around Tiverton - Devon's best castles can be found at Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Places near Tiverton - Devon feature a number of interesting ruins including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Tiverton - Devon History
There are some historic monuments around Tiverton - Devon:
