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Devon is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Cornwall to the west. The city of Plymouth is the largest settlement, and the city of Exeter is the county town. The county has an area of … See more
The administrative centre and capital of Devon is the city of Exeter. The largest city in Devon, Plymouth, and the conurbation of See more
Ancient and medieval history
The region of Devon was the dominion of the pre-Roman Dumnonii Celtic tribe, known as the "Deep Valley Dwellers". The region to the west of Exeter was less Romanised than the rest of Roman Britain since it was … See moreDevon's toponyms include many with the endings "coombe/combe" and "tor". Both 'coombe' (valley or hollow, cf. Welsh cwm, Cornish komm) and 'tor' (Old Welsh twrr and Scots Gaelic tòrr from Latin turris; 'tower' used for granite formations) are rare See more
Devon straddles a peninsula and so, uniquely among English counties, has two separate coastlines: on the Bristol Channel and See more
The main settlements in Devon are the cities of Plymouth, a historic port now administratively independent, Exeter, the county town, and Torbay, the county's tourist centre. Devon's coast is lined with tourist resorts, many of which grew rapidly with the arrival of … See more
Coat of arms
There was no established coat of arms for the county until 1926: the arms of the City of Exeter were often used to represent Devon, for instance … See morePeople mentioned in the articleWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license History of Devon - Wikipedia
Devon is a county in south west England, bordering Cornwall to the west with Dorset and Somerset to the east. There is evidence of occupation in the county from Stone Age times onward. Its recorded history starts in the Roman period when it was a civitas. It was then a separate kingdom for a number of centuries until it was incorporated into early England. It has remained a largely agriculture based region ever since though tourism is now very important.
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Devon | U.K., Map, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Devon, administrative, geographic, and historic county of England. It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to the …
Devon - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBDevon is a county in southwest England with a long history and a rich culture. Learn about its geography, economy, politics, districts, famous people, and more from this simple and clear article.
List of places in Devon - Wikipedia
WEBA comprehensive list of settlements and places of interest in Devon, England, sorted by alphabetical order. Find out the names, locations and histories of various towns, villages, …
Dartmouth, Devon - Wikipedia
WEBDartmouth (/ ˈdɑːrtməθ /) is a town and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It is a tourist destination set on the western bank of the estuary of the River Dart, which is a …
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South Devon - Wikipedia
WEBSouth Devon is the southern part of Devon, England. Because Devon has its major population centres on its two coasts, the county is divided informally into North Devon …
Devon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBDevon is a county in England's West Country with two coastlines, two national parks and a rich history. Learn about its regions, cities, towns, villages, attractions and culture from …
List of settlements in Devon by population - Wikipedia
WEB49 rows · This list is of towns and cities in Devon in order of their population, according to the 2011 census data from the Office for National Statistics. It comprises the Key …
History and Heritage in Devon - Visit Devon
WEBLearn about Devon's rich and diverse history and heritage, from the youngest castle in England to the oldest settlements in the country. Explore historic houses, buildings, tors, landmarks and trails across the county.
