2018

SX9886 : Avocet line at Exton

taken 6 years ago, near to Exton, Devon, England

Avocet line at Exton
Avocet line at Exton
Avocet Line

The Avocet Line is the railway line in Devon connecting Exeter with Exmouth Link . It was originally built by the London and South Western Railway. The line follows the Exe Estuary for most of its route, giving views of the estuary. The line is named after the Pied Avocet, which live in the estuary. Opened in 1861.

Exton Station

Exton station serves the village of Exton. It is situated on the Avocet Line which runs between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth. The station is a request stop only. It opened in 1861.


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Geographical Context: Railways Estuary, Marine
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SX9886, 100 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 2 January, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 6 March, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9801 8645 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:40.1253N 3:26.6746W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9802 8643
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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