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	Kingsbridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kingsbridge is a popular market and tourist hub in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of about 5,800.
		It is situated at the northern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary (a text-book example of a ria).
		Kingsbridge has been the main market town in the area for centuries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kingsbridge (251 words)

	GENUKI/Devon: Kingsbridge - Genealogy
		Kingsbridge: monumental inscriptions from the Quaker burial ground and the Methodist church forecourt.
		Kingsbridge and Salcombe, with the intermediate estuary, historically and topographically depicted.
		Hawkins, A. A Narrative of the Persecutions agaist Dissenters in Kingsbridge.
	genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/Kingsbridge (1414 words)

	Salcombe & Kingsbridge Estuary Fishing in South Devon
		The Dart estuary is the largest locally and is fed with a large volume of fresh water from Dartmoor.
		The inflow of fresh water into the Kingsbridge estuary is minimal, relative to the expanse of water.
		The local estuaries are bass nursery areas During the summer months fishing from a bass inside the estuaries from a boat is forbidden.
	www.anglingcentre.net /Estuary.html (665 words)

	Ria - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The result is often a very large estuary at the mouth of a relatively insignificant river.
		The Kingsbridge Estuary is an extreme example of a ria forming an estuary disproportionate to the size of its river; no significant river flows into it at all, only a number of small streams.
		The south coast of England is a submergent coastline, and contains many rias, including Portsmouth Harbour, Chichester Harbour, Southampton Water, Poole Harbour, the estuaries of the Exe, Teign and Dart, the Kingsbridge Estuary, and Plymouth Sound in Devon, and the estuaries of the River Fowey and River Fal in Cornwall.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Ria (525 words)

	Salcombe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Salcombe is a town in the South Hams district of Devon, England on the Kingsbridge Estuary.
		The estuary was carved out by glacial melt water at the end of the ice age.
		The Bar is a shallow spit of sand across the entrance to the estuary that causes the entrance to be nearly impassible on low spring tides in strong southerly winds.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Salcombe (325 words)

	Quality Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, Kingsbridge, South Hams Devon, Ashleigh House, 4 diamond guest house
		Kingsbridge is the `capital' of the South Hams the southernmost part of Devon.
		Kingsbridge is close to beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery both on the coast and on the moors, and enjoys one of the mildest climates in Britain.
		The ancient market town of Kingsbridge is lively all year round with interesting shops, markets (some of which are held by the quay on the estuary), a cinema, museum and cafes, bistros and pubs serving a wide variety of foods and drinks.
	www.ashleigh-house.co.uk /default.asp?page=3 (539 words)

	Holiday Cottage in Kingsbridge - South Devon
		Kingsbridge (Kyngysbrygge) was formerly included in the manor of Churchstow, the first trace of its separate existence being found in the Hundred Roll of 1276, which records that in the manor of Churchstow there is a new borough, which has a.
		In 1461 the abbot of Buckfastleigh obtained a Saturday market at Kingsbridge and a three-days' fair at the feast of St Margaret, both of which are still held.
		Kingsbridge was never represented in parliament or incorporated by charter, the government being by a portreeve, and down to the present day the steward of the manor holds a court leet and court baron and appoints a portreeve and constables.
	www.kingsbridgesouthdevon.co.uk (411 words)

	The South Hams
		The South Hams is rural area with a gentle pastoral landscape, a patchwork of fields, Devon hedgerows, rivers and estuaries.
		Kingsbridge is a at the head of the estuary.
		The Kingsbridge Estuary is a good place for wading birds and, in the last 10 years, a regular haunt of the little egret, a small white heron which has gradually been spreading up from SE France.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/Beach/7002/shams.htm (532 words)

	Toad Hall Cottages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The area surrounding Kingsbridge is mainly rural and there are many little hamlets interspersed with the typical Devon villages that we know and love, though some have been modernised over the years, they still retain their olde-worlde charm.
		Here the estuary both at high and low tide is filled with a wonderful array of birds, including oystercatchers, curlews, redshanks and swans to name but a few.
		The Yealm estuary is a haven for artists and yachtsmen with pretty waterside cottages and sailing vessels of every shape and size making an idyllic scene for all who visit.
	www.toadhallcottages.com /south.html (2481 words)

	Holiday Torbay - In & Around Kingsbridge
		Kingsbridge lies midway between Plymouth and Dartmouth, and the modern Kingsbridge is actually made up of two medieval towns of Kingsbridge and Dodbrooke.
		Kingsbridge was first mentioned in an Anglo-Saxon charter dated 962, has been a market town since 1219.
		The sheltered estuary attracts many boating and yachting visitors, and the fine golden sandy bays and coves are a magnet for sunbathers.
	www.holidaytorbay.co.uk /kingsbridge.html (752 words)

	Devon accommodation,hotels,holiday cottages,bed and breakfast,b and b,camping,campsites,caravan ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Kingsbridge is a delightful historic bustling historic market town in the Heart of the South Hams.
		Kingsbridge's stands at the head of the Salcombe Estuary - which is totally unique - because no river flows in to this estuary.
		Kingsbridge is also site of special scientific interest and a nature reserve - a safe sailing haven teaming with wild life.
	www.devon-accommodation.co.uk /frames/south_hams.htm (1015 words)

	POINTRIDGE HOLIDAY APARTMENTS \| Local Places of Interest around Kingsbridge, Devon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Kingsbridge lies at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary and has been the principal market place of the region since 962 when it was granted a Royal Charter.
		Whilst in Kingsbridge a trip to the Cookworthy Museum of Rural Life in Fore Street is a must.
		It is considered by many that Kingsbridge is the capital of the South Hams and certainly there is a great deal to see and do.
	www.pointridge.co.uk /things.htm (567 words)

	Salcombe Estuary - Devon Holiday Guide - Find a Devon Hotel, Cottage or B&B
		The Salcombe Estuary is situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is famed for its sailing waters and the rich ecosystem it supports.
		The sheltered waters of the estuary are famed as some of the countries best sailing waters, attracting numerous competitions throughout the year.
		Kingsbridge lies at the head of the Salcombe estuary, and is often referred to as the ‘Hub of the South Hams.’ There is an attractive quayside area of the town, with promenades down three sides of the estuary head.
	www.devonguide.co.uk /content.asp?content=11 (601 words)

	KINGSBRIDGE - Online Information article about KINGSBRIDGE
		estuary which receives only small streams, on a sharply sloping site.
		Kingsbridge (Kyngysbrygge) was formerly included in the See also:
		When Kingsbridge became a separate parish is not certainly known, but it was before 1414 when the church was rebuilt and consecrated to St Edmund.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /KHA_KRI/KINGSBRIDGE.html (2151 words)

	BBC - Devon Great Outdoors - Little Egrets make their home in South Devon
		The exotic new inhabitants of a South Devon river estuary are the stars of a new film.
		The estuaries of South Devon and Cornwall; Poole Harbour and Chichester Harbour hold some of the largest concentrations of egrets.
		A colony of little egrets which has made its home in the estuaries of South Devon are the unlikely stars in a new film.
	www.bbc.co.uk /devon/outdoors/nature/2003/egrets_film.shtml (536 words)

	Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon - Appleford Holiday Apartments
		The property has estuary frontage on the secluded Bowcombe Creek arm of the Kingsbridge Estuary.
		Bird-watchers and nature lovers can observe the renowned wildlife of the estuary, including the many wading birds, which frequent this unique tidal environment, all the year round.
		Further down the estuary, towards the sea, lies Salcombe, with all it's boating and water-sports activities.
	www.apple-ford.co.uk (255 words)

	Historic Towns in South Hams South Devon - Kingsbridge
		The historic town of Kingsbridge, sometimes known as the capital of the South Hams, stands at the head of the Kingsbridge estuary.
		Kingsbridge Fair Week in mid July has activities for all ages.
		November sees Kingsbridge launch the Christmas season with the Extravaganza, which is a huge local event.
	www.somewhere-special.co.uk /kingsbridge.asp?customtemplate=viewarticle.txt&storyid=RLBOEINWGI (143 words)

	South Devon AONB \| The Salcombe & Kingsbridge Estuary
		The Salcombe-Kingsbridge estuary is unusual because it has no large river feeding it — just a series of small streams from Frogmore, Bowcombe, Batson, East Allington, Sherford and other surrounding villages, rising at springs some 140 metres above sea level.
		Like the other estuaries of South Devon, the original deep river valley has been inundated by later sea level rise, with the tide flooding in to create a wide expanse of water.
		An estuary management plan has been published for the Salcombe-Kingsbridge estuary covering the five year period 2005-2010.
	www.southdevonaonb.org.uk /text.asp?PageId=26 (266 words)

	Dogpile - Web Search: kingsbridge
		Kingsbridge has built up a structured and robust philosophy over 12 years, which permeates through all we do, to ensure optimal service and attention to all of our clients.
		Kingsbridge - South Hams - Devon and Cornwall.
		Kingsbridge is the largest retail shopping district in the northwest Bronx...
	www.dogpile.co.uk /uk.dogpl/search/web/kingsbridge (267 words)

	Kingsbridge Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire ...
		Kingsbridge Venue finding and Meeting Room Hire Sourcing the right venue or meeting room at the right price can be a daunting task, that's where we excel.
		Kingsbridge Limousine Hire Want to travel in style we have over 600 American stretch Limousine companies available across the UK including companies that cover the Kingsbridge area.
		Kingsbridge Corporate Accommodation We specialise in negotiating low rates for corporate clients requiring 50+ nights accommodation anywhere in the UK including Kingsbridge.
	www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/508.htm (1084 words)

	Rose Cottage Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Sometimes referred to as the "capital" of the South Hams, Kingsbridge lies at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary.
		Set in the outstanding beauty of the South Hams watered by five rivers The Dart, The Avon, The Erme, The Yealm and The Plym providing one of the most beautiful and varied coastlines in the country with rugged cliffs and coves.
		Salcombe is the most southern point in Devon with its micro climate and stunning estuary and beaches.
	www.rosecottagesalcombe.co.uk /biography.htm (233 words)

	Caravanning in the South Hams and Dartmoor, Devon
		Kingsbridge is the principal town of the South Hams, relatively unspoiled at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary.
		Some of the villages further up the Dart Estuary, such as Dittisham or Stoke Gabriel, are worth a visit; boat trips are available from Dartmouth.
		The quayside at Kingsbridge, with the town in the distance
	www.odd-stuff.info /caravan/england/southhams.htm (1051 words)

	South West Water - Sewage upgrade protects shellfish estuary
		Treated waste water is returned to the environment via a stream which passes through West Charleton Marsh and into the Kingsbridge Estuary.
		The capacity of storm water storage will also be increased to reduce the frequency of storm water overflows into the estuary from combined sewers.
		Increasing the level of treatment will improve the quality of estuary waters and help support the work of South Hams District Council and other organisations which have put an environmental management plan in place to conserve the natural environment and prevent the loss of natural resources.
	www.swwater.co.uk /index.cfm?articleid=290 (392 words)

	Holiday cottages from Helpful Holidays: Holiday cottages in South Hams
		Pleasure cruisers ply the Kingsbridge estuary and Dart and Tamar rivers.
		The sea - and a glorious coast of beaches, cliffs and estuaries - is 3 miles away at the mouth of the River Erme Estuary (Wonwell) and 5 miles away at Newton Ferrers, Mothecombe (pretty beach) or Bigbury.
		Kingsbridge: Small market town - centre of the southern South Hams - with very attractive main street (excellent shops, good pubs, old buildings, good new leisure centre with indoor swimming pool) and waterfront (sailing and motor boats) at the head of the many-creeked Kingsbridge estuary (boat trips) leading to the sea at Salcombe.
	www.helpfulholidays.com /region.asp?regionref=L (2732 words)

	Beeson Farm Holiday Cottages - self catering holiday cottages between Dartmouth and Salcombe in South Devon for Devon ...
		The bus company First Western run a service from Plymouth to Dartmouth via Kingsbridge and Stokenham village (this is our nearest regular local bus stop by the mini-roundabout), also a service from Totnes(including the rail station) to Kingsbridge.
		There is a taxi rank at the Kingsbridge bus station.
		The Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre can be contacted on 01548 854787 and has details of minibus trips on Sundays from Kingsbridge.
	www.beesonhols.co.uk /public-transport.htm (493 words)

	Kingsbridge bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Kingsbridge guest houses, hotels & other ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Kingsbridge bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Kingsbridge guest houses, hotels & other holiday accommodation and places to stay in Kingsbridge.
		Kingsbridge holiday accommodation and places to stay including bed and breakfast (B&B) in Kingsbridge, cottages, guest houses, hotels in Kingsbridge, chalets, holiday lets, flats & apartments, camp sites & caravan parks.
		Kingsbridge itself lies in the middle of Devon’s South Hams, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
	www.gocoastal.co.uk /resort_guides/kingsbridge (1327 words)

	Kingsbridge accommodation - hotels guest houses bed and breakfast self catering cottages accommodation in Kingsbridge ...
		Kingsbridge is a vibrant market town in the area between the Dart and Plym esturies known as the South Hams.
		Kingsbridge is surrounded by beautiful countryside, a summer ferry runs from Kingsbridge to Devon's southernmost resort of Salcombe, almost at the mouth of the Kingsbridge estuary.
		For bed and breakfast accommodation in other areas near to Kingsbridge Devon see Bed and break in Torquay and Bed and break in Paignton.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /kingsbridge.html (139 words)

	East Prawle - The Area (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The local beaches at Lannacombe Bay, Gara Rock and Millbay in East Portlemouth on the Salcombe Estuary, are easily accessible, as are the popular fishing beaches at Slapton Sands, Beesands, and Hallsands.
		Kingsbridge, capital of the South Hams and centre for local shops and entertainment is only 10 miles away.
		The renowned sailing town of Salcombe is about fifteen miles by road or two miles by passenger ferry across the Kingsbridge Estuary from East Portlemouth.
	www.wellehouse.co.uk /area.htm (465 words)

	Kingsbridge Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		High House is a 100 acre estate alongside the banks of the Kingsbridge - Salcombe Estuary (an area of outstanding natural beauty and local nature reserve).
		The ancient market town of Kingsbridge is at the head of the estuary and offers easy access to the best beaches in Devon.
		Kingsbridge can be reached via footpaths running through the High House Estate, and the Kingsbridge - Salcombe ferry offers an excellent means of exploring the estuary and visiting Salcombe.
	www.highhouse.org (129 words)

	Salcombe
		Salcombe is a haven for all types of yachtsmen, providing a popular stop off or shelter for vessels on a passage as well as providing quiet, safe waters for dinghies on the 1600 acres of inland estuary.
		The Island cruising club is based in Salcombe with offices in Island Street, although its main base is the former Mersey ferry, The Egremont, moored in the Kingsbridge estuary.
		In fact the ancient market town of Kingsbridge can be reached by boat, some five miles inland at the head of one of the creeks.
	www.thesalcombe.co.uk /salcombe.htm (348 words)

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