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At one time this large
town, port and ship building centre served as
an important link with the New World and was
the birthplace in 1541 of the English naval
hero Sir Richard Grenville.
Its huge bay stretches for 14 miles, with
Hartland Point at its southern end.
A remarkable, 24-arch bridge measuring more
than 600ft and dating to the 13th century
spans the River Torridge.
The Victorian writer Charles Kingsley wrote
parts of his novel 'Westward Ho!' here while
living at the Royal Hotel.
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Charles Kingsley
Photo:
Mark Jenkinson |
