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Honiton is a historic market town, lying on the Fosse Way (now the A375) in southern Devon. It is recorded in Domesday as 'Honetone'. It was established as a borough with a market charter in 1221. The town became famous for lace-making following the introduction of the industry from Flemish immigrants in the Elziabethan era. Queen Victoria had her wedding dress and veil made of Honiton lace. The town is also famous for its pottery and has become a thriving hub for antiques and local crafts. The High Street has many Georgian buildings, much of the mediæval town having been destroyed by fires in 1747 and 1765. The Hot Pennies ceremony, in which hot pennies are thrown from balconies in the High Street to crowds below, takes place at the start of Honiton Fair. The town is within the council area of East Devon (Devon).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.799587,-3.18911
Grid Reference: ST 1629 0067
Civil Parish: Honiton CP
Council Area: East Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 22593
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Honiton,_Devon_22593
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.799587,-3.18911
Grid Reference: ST 1629 0067
Civil Parish: Honiton CP
Council Area: East Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 22593
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Honiton,_Devon_22593
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