Bridgetown, Totnes
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Bridgetown | |
Devon | |
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Bridgetown, looking towards Totnes | |
Location | |
Grid reference: | SX809603 |
Location: | 50°25’51"N, 3°40’41"W |
Data | |
Postcode: | TQ9 |
Local Government | |
Council: | Teignbridge |
Parliamentary constituency: |
Teignbridge |
Bridgetown is a part of Totnes in Devon. It is divided from Totnes itself by the River Dart, and came into existence as a result of the first bridge being built across the river at Totnes. The river is in a valley, with Bridgetown on the eastern slope opposite Totnes.
The Dart becomes tidal around the bridge here.
There is a church in Bridgetown, a village hall, two large grassy play areas, a dental surgery, a farm, a butcher, two small corner shops, a Chinese takeaway, one public house, which includes its own brewery, longmarsh a riverside walk also used for military training, a rowing club, a caravan park and a vet.
Outside links
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