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Heritage and History in Devon

A rich treasure trove of history down the ages opens up when you come to Devon - Seafarers' cities, castles and prehistoric stone circles, famous authors and daring adventurers - discover Devon's rich history and tradition.

Discover Devon castles, from craggy ruins where the imagination can run riot, to 600-year-old homes awash with fortified towers and battlements. Roam magnificent historic houses in Devon where you can feel like a lord in the great hall - or a humble servant in the kitchens below. Discover where Sir Francis Drake and Agatha Christie used to live.

Take in a picturesque village like Clovelly, where it's easy to imagine life a couple of hundred years ago. Experience the atmosphere of Morwellham Quay, an award-winning centre about the Tamar's historic port; costumed staff transport you back to the busy 1860s when heaps of gleaming copper ore filled the quays. Visit Bygones, and find out what it was like to shop a hundred years ago or live in the trenches of World War I.

Dip deeper into the distant past and visit prehistoric times: Kent's Cavern, a palaeolithic dwelling with spectacular rock formations, or Kitley cave with its Stone Age finds. Go hunting for the ultimate in early history: fossils, along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Visit Norman castles, tiny country churches and Exeter's magnificent 850-year-old cathedral. Bring Devon's history to life at one of our heritage centres, exhibitions, events or living history attractions.

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