Dunkeswell
Built-up area in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.859, -3.228 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 13 07 |
| Population: | 1,361 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
Dunkeswell is a small village and civil parish in East Devon, Devon, England, set on the rural edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape is classic Devon countryside of rolling farmland, hedged lanes and ancient woodland; the village has long historical roots, notably the remains and earthworks of Dunkeswell Abbey, a Cistercian foundation from the early 13th century dissolved in the 16th century.
Locally the economy is largely agricultural with a mix of small businesses, but the village is best known beyond the locality for Dunkeswell Aerodrome, a former wartime airfield that now serves light aircraft, maintenance operations and parachuting, and brings a steady stream of visitors. Community life is quiet and village-centred, with a village hall, pub and seasonal events that reflect a close-knit rural social scene and appeal to walkers, aviation enthusiasts and those interested in local history.
Postcode districts covering Dunkeswell
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Taunton 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bridgwater 21.1 miles34 km
- Exmouth 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Tiverton 11 miles17.7 km
- Teignmouth 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Bridport 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Chard 11.8 miles19 km
- Chard Town 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Sidmouth 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Honiton 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Dawlish 21.7 miles34.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Sheldon Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Luppitt Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Awliscombe Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Combe Raleigh Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Dunkeswell & Otterhead Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Broadhembury Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Hemyock Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Upper Culm Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Buckerell Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Clayhidon Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Monkton Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Kentisbeare Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Dunkeswell
EX14 4UZ, EX14 4XW, EX14 4XQ, EX14 4RF, EX14 4QA, EX14 4XP, EX14 4UT, EX14 4QZ, EX14 4QE … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 11.8 miles19 km
- Cardiff Airport 37.5 miles60.3 km
- Honiton Railway Station 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Feniton Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
Hotels near Dunkeswell Ad
- Lakeview Manor 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Pig at Combe - Devon 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Padbrook Park 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Red Lion Inn 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Beambridge Inn 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Days Inn Taunton 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 11 miles17.7 km
- Killerton Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Norton Manor Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Bishops Court Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 14.9 miles24 km
- St James Park Stadium 15.6 miles25.1 km
- University of Exeter University 15.9 miles25.5 km