2018

SX9688 : Topsham Station

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

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Topsham Station
Topsham Station
Topsham

Topsham is a large village / small town on the Exe Estuary just south of Exeter. The town has a long history, it was a Celtic settlement, then the Roman port for Exeter. It was an important Saxon settlement and the church dates from the 10th century. It remained a port until the 19th century. The town has a variety of interesting architectural styles and numerous Listed buildings. LinkExternal link
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Topsham Station

Topsham Station opened in 1861 and is located on the Avocet Line. The station is a passing place on the single track line.
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The station buildings are Grade II listed. LinkExternal link

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.


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SX9688, 552 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 2 January, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 29 March, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9671 8831 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:41.1148N 3:27.8092W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9673 8829
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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