Devon
Ceremonial county in England
Devon is a county in southwest England. It encompasses sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, medieval towns and moorland national parks. The English Riviera is a series of picturesque, south-coast harbour towns including Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The...
Constituent country: England
County council: Devon County Council
Established: Ancient
Ethnicity: 94.9% White British; 0.4% Irish;
GSS code: E10000008
High Sheriff: Richard Youngman (2022–23)
ISO 3166-2: GB-DEV
Devon is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel ...
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What is the origin of the name Devon?
Devon is a gender-neutral baby name of British, Irish, and French origin that's a variant of Devin and is jam-packed with history and breathtaking landscapes. Coming from the Old French devin, it can translate to "divine," making it an adorable choice to match your little one's angelic, celestial demeanor.
What is Devon popular for?
Devon is renowned for an assortment of things such as its spectacular coastline, beautiful beaches and of course the Devonshire cream tea, all making it a popular holiday destination.
Why is Devon called the Jurassic Coast?
The Site is a 95 mile stretch of the south coast from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland in Dorset. The name Jurassic Coast comes from the best known of the geological periods found within it, but in fact the Site includes rocks from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Is Devon in England or Scotland?
Devon, administrative, geographic, and historic county of England. It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. The Bristol Channel lies to the north, and the English Channel abuts it to the south.
Devon, administrative, geographic, and historic county of England. It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to ...
Come to Devon for its coastal resorts, but stay for its plunging seaside cliffs, surfable waves, and wildflower-covered trails. This county has much to see ...
a county (= an area with its own local government) in southwestern England. He was born in Plymouth, Devon. Lundy Island is located off the north Devon coast.
Devon (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in England's West Country. Uniquely amongst English counties, Devon has two ...
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Things to Do in Devon. Check out must-see sights and activities: Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens, Kents Cavern, Extreme Sports, Historic Sites. For ...
From the bustling historic cities of Plymouth and Exeter, where you can enjoy live music, an active nightlife and all the culture you could consume, to the ...
Things to do in Devon · Croyde Bay · Bicton Park Botanical Gardens · Exeter Cathedral · Sharpham House · Burgh Island · Kingsbridge Farmers Market · National ...
