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  Bovey Tracey | Devon CAM Regularly updated photos of Devon.
Bovey Tracey is known at the Gateway to the moor because of its position at the edge of Dartmoor.......
Bovey Tracey is a small market town, very often referred to as the 'Gateway to Dartmoor' because of its proximity to the moor.
Bovey Tracey is the ideal location for exploring Dartmoor, with its, fabulous walking terrain, rugged scenery and high tors, the most famous local outcrop on the moor is called Haytor.
www.devoncam.com /devon/places,16,Bovey-Tracey.html   (327 words)

  
 GENUKI: Bovey Tracey, Devon - Genealogy
"BOVEY TRACEY, or South Bovey, is a small ancient town, picturesquely seated in the valley of the West Teign or Bovey river, 6 miles S.E. by S. of Moreton-Hampstead, 5 miles N.N.E. of Newton-Abbot, and 4 miles W. by S. of Chudleigh.
The Bovey Tracey Ringers Website provides a large number of photographs of the church interior, exterior, and surroundings.
Bovey Tracey parish church, Devon: Diocese of Exeter.
genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/BoveyTracey   (1331 words)

  
 Dartmoor - BOVEY TRACEY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
THE three little towns on the north-eastern boundary of the Moor, Chagford, Moreton Hampstead and Bovey Tracey, are the first to which the visitor is usually introduced, as they are nearest to Exeter and therefore to the great bulk of the Kingdom.
Bovey Tracey, which must not be confounded with North Bovey, close to Moreton Hampstead (Bovey is always pronounced Buvvy, and invariably means Bovey Tracey), is on the little river Bovey, which flows into the Teign lower down.
Bovey is at the edge of Bovey Heath, or Bovey Heathfield, famous for its production of valuable clays, which are utilized at local potteries, notably the well-known Devon Pottery works, established in 1772, and also for its beds of lignite, or Bovey coal.
www.projects.ex.ac.uk /brad/noindex/dartmoor/books/wlc/p33.htm   (244 words)

  
 Clampitt, Berry, and Related Families of Hennock, Lustleigh, and Bovey Tracey, Devon
In 1723, of Knowle, in Wreyland manor, Bovey Tracey.
In 1758, John was a yeoman of Bovey Tracey, and Mary was of Lustleigh.
In 1799, Mary was a sojourner in Bovey Tracey, and her marriage was witnessed by William SPARKS and George DREATON.
www.mit.edu /~dfm/genealogy/clampitt.html   (1792 words)

  
 History of Bovey Heath
Like most lowland heaths, Bovey Heathfield was probably created around 4000 years ago in the Bronze Age through the actions of Bronze Age farmers, possibly helped by changes in climatic conditions.
In 1646 Bovey Heathfield was over 380 Ha (1000 acres) in size, with heather reaching the walls of Bovey Tracey church.
The Bovey Basin is rich in ball clay deposits, having been part of a vast shallow lake in the Pleistocene period 2 million years ago.
www.devonwildlifetrust.org /index.php?section=places:boveyheathfield:history   (786 words)

  
 Crafts at Bovey Tracey - The Contemporary Craft Fair
Crafts at Bovey Tracey is the finest craft event in the South West, celebrating the best of British designer making*.
The Contemporary Craft Fair at Crafts at Bovey Tracey will be an exciting mix of leading designer makers selling, talking and giving live demonstrations about their work.
Bovey Tracey is located on the edge of Dartmoor in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk   (463 words)

  
 Attractions Devon | Things to See Dartmoor | Places of Interest Devon
The small town of Bovey Tracey, (pronounced "Buvvy" by the locals if one name is said, or "Bovey Tracey" if both words are used) derives its name from the river Bovey which flows through its centre.
The "Tracey" was added from William de Tracey, Lord of the Manor in the 13th Century.
The Parish Church is said to have been re-built by Sir William de Tracey as penance for his part in the murder of Thomas a Becket in 1170.
www.edgemoor.co.uk /local-interest   (478 words)

  
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The railway from Newton Abbot to Bovey Tracey was built in 1866 and the last train ran through the station on 2nd March 1959.
The Parish of Bovey Tracey and Heathfield is an active and thriving Parish, proactive in its approach to new opportunities for residents, visitors and businesses alike.
Bovey Tracey was one of only 22 Quality Councils nationally, out of 118, to receive the full amount of funding applied for.
www.boveytracey.gov.uk /about_area.htm   (1664 words)

  
 Devon Museums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bovey Tracey takes its name from the River Bovey which was named for a saxon Theign called Bofa or Boui.
Originally called South Bovey, the "Tracey" was added when the manor of Bovey came into the possession of Sir William de Tracey.
William de Tracey is renowned for his part in the murder of Archbishop Beckett.
www.devonmuseums.net /collection.show.asp?No=146   (321 words)

  
 Local Tower Pages - Bovey Tracey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
At this time the bells were recast into a six (with the work actually being undertaken at Bovey Tracey).
Bovey Tracey is often referred to as the gateway to the moors nestling on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
As well as the bells the church at Bovey Tracey is worth visiting for the beautiful chancel screen.
www.rdsb.freeserve.co.uk /page22.html   (259 words)

  
 BBC - Devon Discovering Devon - Home Town - Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey is within striking distance of Dartmoor's popular Haytor and the famous beauty spot, Becky Falls.
In 1646, Cromwell's new model army crossed the Bovey bridge, which had been built a few years earlier, and the battle of Bovey Heath commenced.
Bovey Tracey's Farmers' Market is held fortnightly in Union Square, "The Triangle".
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/discovering/hometown/bovey_contd.shtml   (541 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey Duathlon Entry Form 04 - SWBTA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bovey Tracey Duathlon Entry Form 04 - SWBTA
Mr I M Hutchings — 75 Churchfields Drive, Bovey Tracey, Devon.
I understand that this is a fun event run by the Bovey Tracey Carnival Committee and I certify that I am in a good state of health to compete in the event.
www.swbta.co.uk /races_04/bovey_04.htm   (260 words)

  
 BOVEY TRACY TO SHAPTOR ROCKS
Bovey Tracey is located off the A38 about 25 miles east of Plymouth on the eastern extremity of the Dartmoor National Park.
Bovey Tracey lies in a valley and we were heading up to a high point at Shaptor Rocks therefore the first five miles or so were to be quite a steady climb.
On the 1999 walk we followed the disused line back to Bovey Tracey and the footpath by the side of the Bovey for the November 2000 walk.
website.lineone.net /~dpawley/bovtrace/bovtrace.html   (1349 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: England: Devon: Bovey Tracey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bovey Tracey Primary School - Prospectus, staff list, diary for current year, Ofsted report, school association and school clubs.
Bovey Tracey Ringers - Pictures of the town and church, details of the bells and some history.
Bovey Tracey Town Council - Guide to the council's functions and procedures, details on staff and elected councillors, plans for future developments, history of the town, lists of upcoming events and useful links.
dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Devon/Bovey_Tracey   (163 words)

  
 Tracey House Retirement Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
TRACEY HOUSE was built in the 1870s, of local granite, and has a rural position on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
It overlooks the town of Bovey Tracey which is less than a mile away, and accommodates 22 residents.
We are very aware of people's spiritual needs and have close links with all the churches in Bovey Tracey.
www.traceyhouseretirementhome.co.uk   (181 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey, also titled 'The Gateway to Dartmoor' is situated just off the A38 near Newton Abbot on the outskirts of the Dartmoor National Park.
The town is also renowned for its pottery and earthenware, which was developed from the Bovey Coal found beneath the nearby peat fields.
And also close by is the House of Marbles museum with its handmade glassware and probably one of the largest selections of marbles.
www.devonlink.co.uk /smtowns/boveytracey.html   (128 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bovey Tracey is a small town in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor.
The locals just call it 'Bovey.' (pronounced Buvvy).
The Cromwell's Arms, pub Bovey Tracey, is famous for being the lodging of some of Oliver Cromwell's army.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bovey_Tracey   (73 words)

  
 Hotels in Bovey Tracey Devon accommodation - Bovey Tracey hotels accommodation in Devon UK
Bovey Tracey is a small cob and Dartmoor-granite built market town, known as the 'Gateway to Dartmoor' due to its proximity to the spectacular southeastern section of the moor.
Bovey Tracey is the ideal location for exploring the southern edge of Dartmoor, with its tors; the most famous local outcrop being Haytor.
For hotels in other areas near to Bovey Tracey see hotels in Torquay and hotels in Newton Abbot.
www.kayukay.co.uk /boveytraceyhotels.html   (246 words)

  
 Hotel Accommodation Bovey Tracey Devon - Dartmoor National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Continue on to the junction with the A382 to Bovey Tracey.
Go into the centre of Bovey Tracey, over the river and up the high street keeping right.
Pass the Church on your left and then we are a further 300 yds on the left at the next junction.
www.coombecross.co.uk /find_us.html   (154 words)

  
 Dartmoor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bovey Tracey is one of the main gateway towns to Dartmoor and has an interesting mixture of shops.
At the bottom of the town is a large watermill, built in 1854, which is now an internationally famous gallery showing and selling the work of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
The Bovey Tracey Information Centre provides ideas for local walks, details of events and leaflets for the many visitor attractions in or on the edge of the town.
www.ansteyscove.co.uk /dartmoor1.htm   (505 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey Florists, for Florists in Bovey Tracey UK
If you're looking for flowers in Bovey Tracey you'll find a great array of florists offering everything you could ever need including Anniversary Flowers, Bouquet, Christmas, Fathers Day, Flower Delivery.
Use these contacts for Florists in Bovey Tracey, brought together by the City-Visitor Bovey Tracey directory.
For a florist who goes that extra mile to ensure quality arrangements are delivered to Bovey Tracey and across the UK at a great price
www.city-visitor.com /boveytracey/florists.html   (274 words)

  
 Edgemoor Hotel | Bovey Tracey | Local Interest | In and around Bovey Tracey
The old Bovey Pottery site has been sympathetically restored to create a working glass and games factory where you can watch glass-blowing and pottery work.
Turn left out of hotel, drive towards Bovey- at first roundabout turn right - at second roundabout take last exit and it is signposted.
H oused in the Riverside Mill just over the bridge into Bovey Tracey, the Devon Guild of Craftsmen is one of the most prestigious craft organisations in the Country.
www.edgemoor.co.uk /local-interest/bovey-tracey.html   (670 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey Information Online - Property services in and around Bovey Tracey, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
If you have any news or information related to Bovey Tracey or would like an article to be published in Bovey Tracey Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Bovey Tracey Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Bovey Tracey Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Bovey Tracey.
www.britinfo.net /fp-M-ALR.htm   (259 words)

  
 Letting Agents in Bovey Tracey with property to rent. Bovey Tracey houses, homes and flats to rent.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Letting Agents in Bovey Tracey with property to rent.
Bovey Tracey houses, homes and flats to rent.
For a quick and easy way to find suitable properties just click on the enquiry button at the bottom of this list and then complete one simple form, which we will email to all the letting agents you select, with ticks in the boxes.
www.ukpropertyshop.co.uk /s/Devon/letting_agents_Bovey_Tracey.shtml   (149 words)

  
 Wills Farms in Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In the photograph Wolleigh Farm is the building on the left and in the foreground a typical Devon lane in early spring with primroses in the bank.
His son William owned Plumley, Hatherleigh and Northcombe all in Bovey and his son John married Mary WILLS of Town Barton and his great grandson John HARRIS born in 1852 sold up and emigrated to become a Texas ranch owner.
Thomas, the son of this Thomas married Susan PERRYMAN of Ilsington and their family were baptised in the Methodist Chapel in Bovey Tracey, most unusual at the time for the family of a gentleman farmer.
website.lineone.net /~mike.wills/chudleighfarms.htm   (1123 words)

  
 Helpful Holidays: Property Details: A133: Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bovey Tracey: large village - headquarters of the Dartmoor National Park and Devon Guild of Craftsmen centre - astride the River Bovey on Dartmoor's south-eastern edge.
Colehayes Park is an exceptional, Grade II listed country house set in 20 acres of parkland, streams and gardens 1½ miles from Bovey Tracey, on the sheltered eastern slopes of Dartmoor below Haytor.
The property sleeps up to 70 people but is priced for 30 throughout the year, extra people are then charged pro rata.
www.helpfulholidays.com /property.asp?ref=A133   (602 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey Caravan Parks, Campsites, and Holiday Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Exeter airport is 14.9 miles (24 km) from Bovey Tracey, Devon.
The M5 jnct 31 is approximately 9.4 miles (15.1 km) from Bovey Tracey.
The Newton Abbot Railway Station is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) from Bovey Tracey.
www.pickatrail.com /sun/b/england/campsites/bovey_tracey_devon.html   (112 words)

  
 Sharon McDaid Do - Bovey Tracey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is distinctive by the fact that it recognises that much of the pain and disability from which we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease.
Tracey hotel listings and special offers with easy online booking.
See what your neighbours paid for their house.
www.thelocalweb.net /index/OST/tlw_102010.htm   (172 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey in Devon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bovey Tracey is a small town just north of
Dating from before the Norman Conquest, Bovey Tracey has had it's fair share of history, with a battle being fought here during the English Civil War.
Bovey has a lot for tourists to do, including the House of Marbles shown here and the Cardrew Pottery.
www.netconstructors.co.uk /magicalplaces/places/devon/bovey.htm   (66 words)

  
 Bovey Tracey Devon, a holiday and tourist travel guide from TourUK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bovey Tracey is sign posted from Newton Abbot (A381 off A380) on the A382, or off the A38 Plymouth-Exeter road.
From North Devon go through Mortonhampsted, the lanes are narrow here so allow plenty of time, passing places on some stretches.
Bovey Tracey, is a nice town, the Gateway To Dartmoor (several towns claim this !), with a history of conflict.
www.touruk.co.uk /devon/dev_bovy.htm   (352 words)

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