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Salcombe is a resort town, lying on the western side of the Kingsbridge Estuary in the South Hams area of southern Devon. The earliest reference to the settlement is from 1244. It remained a small fishing village until the 19th century, during which it developed into a major ship-building port. Known as a "Schooner Port", Salcombe became famous for building fast "fruit schooners" that imported produce from the Azores and Mediterranean. The town developed as a holiday resort during the interwar period. Salcombe Castle (aka Fort Charles), built between 1535-1539 for protection against French raids, was slighted by Parliamentary forces after a prolonged Civil War siege. SalcomBe Harbour is a major a recreational leisure port. The town is within the council area of South Hams (Devon).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.237608,-3.767363
Grid Reference: SX 7405 3900
Civil Parish: Salcombe CP
Council Area: South Hams CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 39036
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Salcombe,_Devon_39036
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.237608,-3.767363
Grid Reference: SX 7405 3900
Civil Parish: Salcombe CP
Council Area: South Hams CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 39036
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Salcombe,_Devon_39036
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