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This small town lies high
above the banks of River Mole at the edge of
Exmoor National Park and was made famous by
R.D. Blackmore’s adventure story ‘Lorna
Doone’.
Tom Faggus, his ex-highwayman-cum-blacksmith,
lived here. Court Hall dates back to 1553 and
was the seat of the Earls of Morley.
Many iron and copper mines were in use in the
area in the 19th century. |
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The Poltimore Arms -
Photo:
Ivan Taylor |
