A Visit to South Tawton House
It's always a delight when it's possible to see centuries-old buildings, hardly changed from the day they were built. South Tawton village houses such a…
Historic Houses
Staycation – Oxenham Arms at South Zeal
The Oxenham Arms is a veritable historic gem, with a 5,000 year old menhir situated in the snug and laying claim to such illustrious visitors…
The Modern Estate: Powderham & the Courtenay family
As we read in the last issue, the current Earl and Countess of Devon, Charlie and AJ Courtenay, took over management of Powderham in 2015,…
Devon’s historic Courtenay Family
This issue we're delighted to bring you a detailed feature on the historic Courtenay family. Many of you are probably aware of Powderham Castle, which sits…
Devastating fire at the Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter
It was with sadness that Devonshire magazine heard about the recent fire at the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter. Credited with being the first place…
Hayes Barton, the childhood home of Sir Walter Raleigh
One of England's greatest seafarers and pirates was raised at Hayes Barton in East Budleigh. We're talking of none other than that larger than life Elizabethan…
Higher Uppacott – Dartmoor Longhouse
Sometimes one can’t help being filled with wonder. The occasion for me was a visit to Higher Uppacott on Dartmoor, an in-tact 14th century Dartmoor…
Lydford Castle and Outlaws
A brief visit to Lydford Castle which was notorious for rough justice and was described in a 1640s poem: “I oft have heard of Lydford…
Plymouth’s Historic Barbican
There can't be many places with such a rich maritime and naval history as Plymouth's Barbican and historic harbour. I think we all know that…
Notaries House, Exeter
Hammerbeam roof trusses, gilded ceiling bosses, situated in Cathedral Yard, Exeter, this mediaeval architectural gem is now unbelievable a community centre, but it's thought was…