East Budleigh, The Village Shop 1938
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It is hard to believe now, but East Budleigh was a port before the river Otter silted up around the sixteenth century. Sir Walter Raleigh was born just outside East Budleigh at Hayes Barton in 1552. All Saints Church is a fifteenth century building. The Raleigh pew, with the family's arms dated 1537, is inside.
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A Selection of Memories from East Budleigh
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Visited Sir Walter's birthplace at Hayes Barton and touched the house to link with his history and spirit. Beautiful location and could imagine him as a young man looking out over the same countryside that I could survey. It was a special moment and I could feel his presence and aura in the atmosphere of that special place. Found a loose piece of flint from the outside chimney running up the middle of the ...see more
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