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{{Short description|Hamlet in Devon, England}} |
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| name = Putsborough |
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| settlement_type = Hamlet |
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| map_caption = Location within Devon |
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| established_date = 1313 |
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{{Location map|Devon |lat = 51.148 |long = -4.221 |caption = <small>Map showing the location of Putsborough Sand within [[Devon]]</small> |float = right |background = white |width = 250}} |
{{Location map|Devon |lat = 51.148 |long = -4.221 |caption = <small>Map showing the location of Putsborough Sand within [[Devon]]</small> |float = right |background = white |width = 250}} |
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'''Putsborough''' is a [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] in [[Georgeham]] Civil Parish on the west-facing coast of [[North Devon]], England. It is about {{convert|3/4|mi}} north of the village of [[Croyde]] and {{convert|1|mi}} west-northwest of the village of Georgeham. {{convert|0.5|mi|km|sigfig=1}} north of the hamlet is '''Putsborough Sands''', which forms the southern part of the two-mile-long (3 km) beach of [[Woolacombe|Woolacombe Sand]] on [[Morte Bay]]. |
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'''Putsborough''' is a [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] {{convert|1|mi}} WNW of [[Georgeham]] village centre. |
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'''Putsborough Sand''' is its [[beach]], adjoined to it by a short relatively shallow gradient lane on the west-facing coast of [[North Devon]], [[England]] and forms the southern part of [[Woolacombe|Woolacombe Sands]]. |
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==Settlement== |
==Settlement== |
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The manor house has an adjoining |
The manor house has an adjoining cluster of privately owned homes and holiday homes, a caravan site and a campsite. The manor house itself is Grade II listed and made of stone, cob and thatch construction, with origins dating back to the 17th century.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1107770|accessdate=15 July 2013}}</ref> The first recorded written reference to Putsborough is from 1313; however there is mention in the Doomsday book to a sister of Ordulf (a Saxon lord who held the manor of Georgeham and Croyde, amongst others in Devon) who tried to found her own separate manor – possibly Putsborough.{{Citation needed|date=March 2016}} |
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The hamlet is a conservation area in the [[North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]]. The [[South West Coast Path]] runs past it between Woolacombe and Croyde and around [[Baggy Point]] with views towards Lundy Island and the coast of south Wales. |
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==Beach== |
==Beach== |
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Putsborough |
[[File:Putsborough Sands - geograph.org.uk - 1304283.jpg|thumb|Putsborough Sands - the surfing beach]] |
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Putsborough Sands is the name given to the southern part of Woolacombe Sands. It is a sandy beach with some rock pools, protected by Baggy Point from the prevailing southwesterly winds. The beach is privately owned and the car park is reached by a narrow road with passing places. Above the beach are a small caravan site, beach shop and toilet. |
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The beach is privately owned and the car park is reached by a narrow road with passing places. Above the beach are a small caravan site, and beach shop. There are several cottages and apartments available to rent. |
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===Surf=== |
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The surf works at all tide stages but mid to high tend to have an edge. It is the only beach in the area that benefits from some protection from prevailing South/Southwesterly winds, thanks to Baggy Point headland. Peaks (of waves) are scattered all along its length. It has a fairly slow waves which are suitable for beginners. The sandy beach has some rocky outcrops which provide paddling pools. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.putsborough-sands.co.uk/ Putsborough Sands] |
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*[http://www.putsboroughmanorcottages.co.uk/ Putsborough Manor Holiday Cottages] |
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[[Category:Villages in Devon]] |
[[Category:Villages in Devon]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:35, 21 September 2023
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Putsborough is a hamlet in Georgeham Civil Parish on the west-facing coast of North Devon, England. It is about 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) north of the village of Croyde and 1 mile (1.6 km) west-northwest of the village of Georgeham. 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of the hamlet is Putsborough Sands, which forms the southern part of the two-mile-long (3 km) beach of Woolacombe Sand on Morte Bay.
Settlement
[edit]The manor house has an adjoining cluster of privately owned homes and holiday homes, a caravan site and a campsite. The manor house itself is Grade II listed and made of stone, cob and thatch construction, with origins dating back to the 17th century.[1] The first recorded written reference to Putsborough is from 1313; however there is mention in the Doomsday book to a sister of Ordulf (a Saxon lord who held the manor of Georgeham and Croyde, amongst others in Devon) who tried to found her own separate manor – possibly Putsborough.[citation needed]
The hamlet is a conservation area in the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The South West Coast Path runs past it between Woolacombe and Croyde and around Baggy Point with views towards Lundy Island and the coast of south Wales.
Beach
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Putsborough Sands is the name given to the southern part of Woolacombe Sands. It is a sandy beach with some rock pools, protected by Baggy Point from the prevailing southwesterly winds. The beach is privately owned and the car park is reached by a narrow road with passing places. Above the beach are a small caravan site, beach shop and toilet.
References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1107770)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
External links
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