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 miles26.4 km
- Taunton 11.8 miles19 km
- Bridgwater 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Exmouth 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Tiverton 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Teignmouth 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Bridport 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Chard 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Chard Town 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Sidmouth 12 miles19.3 km
- Honiton 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Dawlish 22.2 miles35.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Dunkeswell Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Sheldon Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Luppitt Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dunkeswell & Otterhead Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Combe Raleigh Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Awliscombe Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hemyock Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Clayhidon Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Upper Culm Ward 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Upottery Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Broadhembury Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Monkton Parish 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Dunkeswell
EX14 4RS, EX14 4SQ, EX14 4QE, EX14 4UT, EX14 4RH, EX14 4XY, EX14 4XH, EX14 4AF, EX14 4SH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 37.2 miles59.8 km
- Honiton Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Feniton Railway Station 6.1 miles9.9 km
Hotels near Dunkeswell Ad
- Lakeview Manor 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Pig at Combe - Devon 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Padbrook Park 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Beambridge Inn 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Days Inn Taunton 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Killerton Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Norton Manor Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bishops Court Estate 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 15 miles24.2 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 15.4 miles24.8 km
- St James Park Stadium 16.1 miles25.9 km
- University of Exeter University 16.4 miles26.4 km