Fernworthy Reservoir, Chagford, Devon
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Fernworthy Reservoir on Dartmoor, Devon, UK
Fernworthy Reservoir (and the old clapper bridge!) - Dartmoor, U.K
Our rainfall in the U.K has been fairly minimal this summer so the water levels are not at the usual height. For the first time in 15 years an old clapper bridge underneath the water has become visible...
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Places to see in ( Chagford - UK )
Places to see in ( Chagford - UK )
Chagford is a market town and civil parish on the north-east edge of Dartmoor, in Devon, England, close to the River Teign. It is located off the A382, about 4 miles west of Moretonhampstead. The name Chagford is derived from the word chag, meaning gorse or broom, and the ford suffix indicates its importance as a crossing place on the River Teign.
Archaeological remains confirm that a community has existed here for at least 4000 years. In historical times, Chagford grew due to the wool trade and from tin mining in the area. A weekly market was held here from before 1220, and a livestock market in the town survived until the 1980s. In 1305 it was made a stannary town where tin was traded. Among the most prominent tin-mining families in the 16th century were the Endecotts, Knapmans, Whiddons and Lethbridges.
Whiddon, seat of the Whiddon family. Sir John Whiddon (d.1576), a Justice of the King's Bench under Queen Elizabeth I, purchased the manor of Chagford, built a new manor house at Whiddon, part of which survives today, and built a deer park, the massive granite block wall of which survives today.
Today Chagford is a thriving community with high property prices, busy streets, and an unusually wide range of shops for a town of this size, although not immune to national trends having lost its post office and banks. Two large hardware stores side-by-side in the town square were run by the same two families for over a century, but one of these closed in 2017. It is also known for its arts community, celebrated through the autumn Chagford Film Festival, the springtime Chagword literary festival (every two years), the summer's Chagstock Music Festival, the annual Wonderworks crafts weekend, and other regular cultural events. There are several tea rooms and whole food cafés, one Bangladeshi restaurant, and four pubs. There are numerous guest houses and hotels in the surrounding countryside. These provide accommodation for the large influx of visitors during the year. The early 20th century Edwin Lutyens house Castle Drogo lies nearby in Drewsteignton parish, and overlooks Chagford.
A 16th century building called Endecott House, on the edge of the town square, was given this name in the early 1990s in honour of Pilgrim Father and governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Endecott, who lived in Chagford before leaving for the New World. This building was possibly built as a church house, and has certainly been in community use for many years, including use as a village school. It now serves as a meeting hall.
One of the social centres of Chagford is the village hall, the Jubilee Hall, in the south-east corner of the town next to the public car park. Built in 1936 by public subscription, it also houses the library (which opens three part-days a week). It provides a venue for the regular Friday morning flea markets as well as other activities such as badminton, table tennis, parties, discos, comedy nights, kung fu, Pilates, etc. The town is beginning to outgrow this Hall, and it is being extended during 2016 and 2017. The Three Crowns Hotel dates to the 13th century and is reportedly haunted by the ghost of the cavalier poet, Sidney Godolphin, who was fatally wounded there in the English Civil War.
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095: Circuit of Chagford (Chagford, Nattadon Common and the River Teign)
DARTMOOR WALK FEATURING CHAGFORD, NATTADON COMMON AND CHAGFORD BRIDGE
Circuit of Chagford”
Filmed 1st November 2017
Running time: 20 minutes
During my exploration of Dartmoor in the autumn of 2017 I visit the historic stannary town of Chagford. My walk starts and ends here, which begins with a very steep climb up to Nattadon Common. However, the climb is worth it for the spectacular views. The walk then becomes much easier as my route takes me through woodlands and across fields before taking a delightful and gentle stroll beside the River Teign…..
Filmed in Dartmoor in the county of Devon. Locations include Chagford, Nattadon Common, Rushford Bridge and Chagford Bridge.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Any other names credited in this film, i.e. Bob Morgan and Martin Roy, are pseudonyms, which I used at the time of making this film. However, I no longer use these pseudonyms as I want viewers to be clear that my films are completely my own work.
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Fernworthy Reservoir - Dartmoor - UK - GoPro Hero 4
Fernworthy Reservoir - Dartmoor - UK
Shot on GoPro Hero 4.
Music: Down by the River - Milky Chance
Album: Sadnecessary (2013)
Label: Lichtdicht Records
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Chagford Neighbour damages property
Chagford neighbour damages property on private land
Driving through narrow laneways in Devon, on our way to Chagford.
Recorded using HTC M8 phone on window mounting.
Cosden Hill, Dartmoor, UK
Ancient cairns and modern beacon.
History & Haunting of Chagford ,Dartmoor ,Devon ,England
Music by Maksim - Somewhere in Time.
UK Aerials - Devon SW
This video is about UK Aerial
Walk Sticklepath to Chagford 20th July
An away day from London to Devon to undertake a short 9 miles walk from Sticklepath to Chagford where I was collecting a couple of paintings from the Pepperpot Art Gallery ( if you like watercolours from the turn of the century at good affordable prices this is the place to go).
Fernworthy Reservoir (part 1)
Wild ponies at Fernworthy, with music by Steve Roach.
From the Website; Fernworthy attracts many visitors. The reservoir and forest make for an ideal summer picnic spot, whereas the easy access and parking allow most people the chance to do a pleasant little walk in nice surroundings. Fernworthy is quite big so it is not a short easy walk. There are a lot of old remains to be seen in this area - particularly of the Bronze Age.
Check out for details of a great walk route & more images.
Fernworthy
Andy Potter - Dartmoor Legend - takes us through his early morning routine
Fernworthy Reservoir, Dartmoor
Dartmoor - An Area of Outstanding Management Neglect ? 1 of 2
Dartmoor – An Area of Outstanding Management Neglect ?
or should Dartmoor and the British Uplands be a Viable, Productive and Diverse Farmed Upland Landscape, Delivering Biodiversity ?
Learning from History Part 15
This presentation features the massive environmental, ecological, farming and social cataclysm in Britain, deliberately created by politicians and urban based environmentalists, overturning 6,000 years of best farming and wildlife management practices.
For further information visit britishwildlifemanagement.net
The Three Crowns, Chagford
The Three Crowns sits in an idyllic spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Bedrooms are cosy, stylish and inviting, blending comfort with character. The kitchen sources the very best of local Dartmoor produce, whilst the cooking is classy yet simple, perfect for a special meal or relaxing Country lunch.
Two Bridges Hotel Geese, Dartmoor
The most famous geese in Devon and the best fed !
Come and see them at the Two Bridges Hotel at the heart of Dartmoor National Park.
Fernworthy, Scorhill and Buttern Hill Stone Circles
Three stone circles on Dartmoor that are relatively close together, plus a number of sites of interest in their vicinity such as the Shuggledown group of stone rows and the prehistoric settlement of Round Pound. Also several other natural landmarks such as the Tolmen Stone and various sights and sounds of Dartmoor. Hope you enjoy.
Fernworthy
Reservoir walk