Dartmouth Devon has a great deal of local attractions that lure many tourists to it each year.

Foss Street dates back to the twelve hundreds and was originally built as a dam for the Mill Pool. The water that ran though powered two mill wheels. You can imagine what it used to look like if you go about halfway down and look in the direction of St. Saviour's Church.

One of the main roads that leads into Dartmouth is Browns Hill. It is a typical small street just brimming with color during the summer and well worth an exploration.

Dartmouth Castle is actually two castles. It is a fortress that was constructed over 600 years ago during medieval times. It was still in use as recently as the 2nd World War. It is currently being cared for by the English Heritage.

St. Saviour's Church was built in 1372 at a site of a previous chapel and then was rebuilt sometime in the 1630's. It has a great wooden screen and 14th century door. It is the home of the Hawley Brass.

One of the most breathtaking views around can be seem from St. Petrox Church. Believed to have started as a monk's cell in 1192 it was rebuilt during the 17th century. It has a magnificent collection of brass and family memorials. It is worth exploring and can be easily accessed by river taxis.

One of the towns famous attractions is the Newcomen Engine. People come from all over to stand next toe Thomas Newcomen's massive machine.

In 1864 the Paignton and Dartmouth Railways came to the city. Until 1971 it was an active part of the network. Now tourist can get rides on steam trains all year round except for March.

In 1620 the pilgrims set out from Bayards Cove with the Mayflower and Speedwell. Although later they had problems and were detoured to Plymouth England from which they continued from. The fort a Bayards Cove was the last place of protection again intruders. In the 1970s the area was used at the set of the television show The Onedin Line.

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