Visit Little Torrington Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Little Torrington

  

Little Torrington Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Little Torrington

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Little Torrington history

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Little Torrington was originally a Saxon settlement called Toritona, held by Edmer Ator during the reign of Edward the Confessor between 1042–1066. At the time of the Norman Invasion of England in 1066, Alweard the Red was lord and tenant. The first vicar for the church was recorded in 1259, although the current church of St Giles was created in the 15th century.

Little Torrington geography / climate

The village is located east of the A386, contains 2880 acres of land, including the village of Taddiport, on the south-west side of the river Torridge opposite Great Torrington. The majority of current residents, according to the 2011 census, live in whole houses or bungalows.

You can visit Little Torrington places with Walkfo Little Torrington to hear history at Little Torrington’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Little Torrington has 17 places to visit in our interactive Little Torrington map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Little Torrington, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Little Torrington places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Little Torrington & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Little Torrington Places Map
17 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Little Torrington tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Little Torrington

  

Best Little Torrington places to visit

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Little Torrington has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Little Torrington’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Little Torrington’s information audio spots:

Palmer House, Great Torrington Palmer House is a grade II* listed Georgian residence built in 1752 in Great Torrington, North Devon. It is notable as it retains many original features, including fine ornate plaster ceilings, marble and carved fireplaces, mahogany doors and a fine balustraded staircase.

St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington The Church of St Michael and All Angels is a Church of England parish church in Great Torrington, Devon. It has been a Grade II* listed building since 1951. As a traditional catholic parish, it is a member of Forward in Faith.

Pannier Market, Torrington The Pannier Market in Great Torrington in Devon is a Victorian pannier market of 12 small indoor shops. It was built in 1842 and restored in 1999. The Market House building at the front of the complex has been a Grade II* listed building since 1951.

Torridgeside A.F.C. Torridgeside Association Football Club is a football club based in Great Torrington, Devon. They are currently members of the South West Peninsula League Premier Division East and play at Donnacroft.

Potheridge Potheridge is a former Domesday Book estate in the parish of Merton, in the historic hundred of Shebbear, Devon. It is the site of a former grand mansion house re-built by George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle circa 1660. It was mostly demolished in 1734 after the death of the widow of his son Christopher Monck (died 1688) The surviving section of the former estate forms the present Grade I listed farmhouse. In 2014 the 6 acres of land remaining is used as an outdoor activity centre for young people.

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