Newton Abbot lies at the head of the Teign estuary about 13 miles south-west of Exeter and probably derives its name from 'new farmstead, estate or village'. For much of the Middle Ages it remained a market town and was an important agricultural centre. Known as Newton Bushel in the 17th century it was twice visited by kings, Charles I in 1625 and later William of Orange in 1688. With the coming of the railways in the 19th century the town expanded considerably and today it remains an important railway junction. Newton Abbot racecourse is the most westerly in England.
The area around Newton Abbot has long been settled and the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle can be seen on Highweek Hill to the west of the town. The New Town of the Abbots of Torre Abbey was given the right to hold a market in the 13th century. The twin markets of Newton Abbot and Newton Bushel were eventually merged in the 17th century and Speed only seems to record Newton Bushel.
The town later developed a flourishing trade with Newfoundland and many street names recall the fishing industry and related place names such as Ropewalk, Newfoundland Way and St Johns Street - named after Humphrey Gilbets landfall in Newfoundland. Just north of the town lie the ball clay workings of Bovey basin which contributed towards the Wedgewood pottery business
Ashburn Gardens is situated close to shops off Roborough Lane in Ashburton to the west of Newton Abbot and consists...
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D'Arcy Court is situated off Marsh Road within walking distance of shops to the northeast of the town centre. The...
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Hameldown Way is situated off Templers Road within walking distance of shops and the station.
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Hometeign House is situated in a quiet area close to local shops and amenities, including a doctors' surgery, dentist, chiropodist...
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Jurys Corner Close is situated off Barn Hill Road in Kingskerswell and consists of 28 flats and bungalows with communal...
Facilities include a resident manager and emergency alarm service, communal lounge and guest facilities.
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Lydford House is situated off Hameldown Way within walking distance of shops and consists of 31 flats with communal facilities.
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Milton House is situated close to shops off Church Road to the south of the town centre.
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Facilities include non-resident management staff and community alarm service, lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities and garden.
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