Dunkeswell
Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.865, -3.219 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 14 07 |
| Population: | 1,361 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
Dunkeswell sits high on the ridge of the Blackdown Hills in East Devon, Devon, England, a largely rural parish of rolling farmland, ancient woodland and open hilltop views. The landscape and quiet lanes give it a distinctly countryside feel while being within easy reach of larger towns.
Despite its small size the village has interesting history: the remains of a medieval Cistercian abbey and the legacy of RAF Dunkeswell, now Dunkeswell Aerodrome, which adds a surprising aviation and sky‑sports element to local life. The economy is largely agricultural with some small enterprises and a strong community network which looks to nearby Honiton for wider services.
Postcode districts covering Dunkeswell
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 16.4 miles
- Taunton 11.8 miles
- Bridgwater 20.6 miles
- Exmouth 17.9 miles
- Tiverton 11.3 miles
- Teignmouth 24.7 miles
- Bridport 22.3 miles
- Chard 11.4 miles
- Chard Town 11.7 miles
- Sidmouth 12 miles
- Honiton 4.8 miles
- Dawlish 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dunkeswell Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Sheldon Parish 1.7 miles
- Luppitt Parish 2.4 miles
- Dunkeswell & Otterhead Ward 2.7 miles
- Combe Raleigh Parish 3.1 miles
- Awliscombe Parish 3.3 miles
- Hemyock Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Clayhidon Parish 3.5 miles
- Upper Culm Ward 3.6 miles
- Upottery Parish 4 miles
- Broadhembury Parish 4 miles
- Monkton Parish 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Dunkeswell
EX14 4QL, EX14 4QZ, EX14 4RQ, EX14 4PB, EX14 4XJ, EX14 4XR, EX14 4XL, EX14 4QN, EX14 4XF … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 12.4 miles
- Cardiff Airport 37.2 miles
- Honiton Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Feniton Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Dunkeswell Ad
- Lakeview Manor 4 0.6 miles
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- Padbrook Park 3 7.9 miles
- Beambridge Inn 7.4 miles
- Days Inn Taunton 3 8.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 1.7 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Killerton Estate 11.7 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 12.4 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13.9 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 14.4 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 15 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 15.4 miles
- St James Park Stadium 16.1 miles
- University of Exeter University 16.4 miles