Exeter s city centre is teeming with history, which you can explore via a red coat guided tour. Exeters city centre is teeming with history, which you can explore via a red coat guided tour. It is one of the four major anglosaxon literature codices, along with the vercelli book, nowell codex and the c. The early water supply came from springs that appeared naturally at the surface, allowing the early inhabitants to establish a settlement.
Holiday inn express exeter city centre hotel is a 20minute drive from exeter airport ext. We booked out tickets for the next tour, beginning in about 45 minutes time, browsed a few nearby shops and then. This book is a wellresearched and wellpresented work that will, no doubt, enhance his reputation even more. Adapted from several sources, notably exeters underground passages by john allan, 1994 exeter city council. Check off some of englands most famous and most beautiful sights on this 5day tour of cornwall and devon from london. Great experience, amazing link to the history of exeter, great guided tour friendly welcoming staff. Prepare to crouch down, don a hard hat and possibly get spooked in what is the only publicly accessible system of its kind in england. The history of exeter s famous underground passages is complex. The history of exeters underground passages and aqueduct systems 2 the aqueducts of medieval exeter, 12261420 3 the development of the new conduit, 14201536 4 after the dissolution of the monasteries 5 the city aqueducts under the. Immerse yourself in exeters history at the nearby exeter cathedral and exeters underground passages, a 15minute walk away. The only passages of this kind open to the public in britain. Today, id like to show you a bit more of this incredible network of medieval tunnels that are partly open to the public. Underground passages, exeter 1003851 historic england. Exeters underground passages historic site in exeter, exeter.
Adapted from several sources, notably exeter s underground passages by john allan, 1994 exeter city council. This is an engaging work that is deeply researched, richly illustrated and expansive in both its time frame and the. Now, as well a guided tour, a heritage centre is provided packed full of interpretation and interactive exhibits. Exeters underground passages 10% discount on admissions. This is not suitable for very young children or people with mobility issues simply due to the nature of the passages. Constructed in medieval times, this network of medieval vaulted passageways was built to bring spring.
Mar 30, 2020 to avoid this disruption the passages were vaulted and it is down some of these vaulted passageways that visitors are guided. The book provides a richly illustrated history of exeters famous underground passagesand of the citys sophisticated system of public water supply during the medieval and early modern periods. They are now probably living in the costa del sol drinking spring water. Exeter is one of the most interesting historic cities in britain, with a blend of medieval remains, a superb gothic cathedral, remnants of roman settlement and medieval walls, and a fascinating network of underground tunnels begun by the romans and extended during the medieval period to bring fresh water into the city. The history of exeter s underground passages and aqueduct systems 2 the aqueducts of medieval exeter, 12261420 3 the development of the new conduit, 14201536 4 after the dissolution of the monasteries 5 the city aqueducts under the early. Dec 08, 2018 if youve read our city guide of exeter in england, then you might have read that during this trip, i had the chance to visit the secret underground passages in the city.
This page is a simplified account ot this important piece of exeters historic. Explore the medieval passages that lie beneath exeter high street. The history of exeters underground passages and aqueduct systems. Underground passages exeter updated april 2020 top tips. Underground passages exeter 2020 all you need to know. Using our custom trip planner, exeter attractions like underground passages can form part of a personalized travel itinerary. Exeter and bristol hosted the first recorded common council in the medioeval england. Professor stoyle is wellknown for his studies on various aspects of the history of exeter and the wider westcountry. Visit the heritage centre before your guided tour, packed with interactive exhibits and interpretation. Originally built to bring a clean fresh supply of drinking water into the city. Feb 06, 2014 exeter s underground passages dates back to the 14th century, they were built to bring clean drinking water from natural springs through lead pipes into the heart of the city. Exeters underground passages tourist and visitor information. They form part of a complex water supply network the survival of which is extremely rare, possibly only those connected with london are better known. Visit the heritage centre, packed with interactive exhibits and interpretation.
Guided tours of medieval vaulted passageways that stretch out beneath the citys streets. Exeters underground passages historic site in exeter. Discover what things look like under the city centres streets and hear about gruesome goings on in exeters past by our own resident local historian and author suze gardner. Underground passages exeter updated april 2020 top. Here are ten things you should know about the exeter book. Pipes were designed to bring clean water into the city from natural springs outside it. Exeter is the only city in the uk to have underground passages of this type and guided tours have taken place here since the 1930s. A guided tour of exeters underground passages is a. Exeter s underground passages were built to house pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval exeter. Exeter underground passages 2for1 tickets offers days out guide.
Underground passages exeter aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. These medieval vaulted passages were built to house pipes bringing fresh water to the city. For part of their length, these aqueducts were conveyed through a remarkable network of tunnels, or underground passages, which survive largely intact and which may still be visited today. Exeter is home to our main site, the streatham campus on the edge of the city, and st lukes campus in the heart of the town. Exeter s underground passages tourist and visitor information. Between four and six metres underground is an extraordinary network of vaulted passages unique in britain an. Visit underground passages on your trip to exeter or united. Thoroughly enjoyable excursion under the surface of exeter city centre. Includes history, map, opening times, ticket prices, access details and further reading. Underground passages exeter 2020 what to know before.
This page is a simplified account ot this important piece of exeters historic heritage. Exeters underground passages dates back to the 14th century, they were built to bring clean drinking water from natural springs through lead pipes into the. Due to the nature of the underground passages, tour times are subject to change. The aqueducts and underground passages of exeter by mark stoyle isbn. They boast a fascinating history encompassing wars, plague and sieges. Discover exeter from above and below on a free exeter red. Beneath the bustling high street, lies exeters underground passages. Before we visited exeter we heard about the passages and to our delight, we were able to have a conducted tour. To avoid this disruption the passages were vaulted and it is down some of these vaulted passageways that visitors are guided. Some of them have been dated as far back as the 7 th century. Dating from the 14th century, the medieval passages under exeter high street.
Guides lead you on a scramble through the network, relating tales of. Exeter, uk city center hotel holiday inn express exeter. A guided tour of exeter s underground passages is a memorable event narrow, dark, interesting and exciting. Apr 30, 2008 imagine as you are walking the streets of exeter what lies beneath your feet. The exeter book, exeter cathedral library ms 3501, also known as the codex exoniensis, is a tenthcentury book or codex which is an anthology of anglosaxon poetry. Exeter underground passages 2for1 tickets when you travel by train to exeter. Underground passages exeter, england attractions lonely. Exeters underground passages exeter, england atlas. Plan to visit underground passages, united kingdom.
Our tours are running on the hour from 11am to 3pm october 31st only and have very limited spaces. Learn about the history of the tunnels with an interactive display, exhibition and film, then don a hard hat for a guided tour of the passages that once piped fresh water to the heart of the city. Exeter is the only city in the uk to have underground passages of this type and. Exeters underground passages exeter, england atlas obscura. The underground passages really are another gem in exeter s rich history and one i would strongly recommend. Stoyle is professor of early modern history at the university of southampton. For those with a head for heights, there are special roof and tower tours available, providing panoramic views of exeter and beyond. Exeters underground passages 2 paris street, ex1 1ga exeter, devon rated 4. The underground passages really are another gem in exeters rich history and one i would strongly recommend. A guided tour of exeters underground passages is a memorable event narrow, dark, interesting and exciting.
Today the passages are lit throughout, but still fascinate for all who enter. The medieval underground passages in exeter were used to supply the city with water, and are the only such tunnels open to the public in a uk city today. Feb 25, 2020 exeters history extends below ground too. Exeter s underground passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval exeter. Exeters underground passages, 2 paris street, exeter 2020. Exeters underground passages were built to house pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval exeter. The passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval exeter. Going underground and deep inside exeters secret passages. Exeters underground passages local flavor high street. Discover exeter s underground passages in exeter, england. The history of exeters famous underground passages is complex.
Set in the heart of the beautiful devon countryside, exeter is consistently rated as one of the best places to live, work, and study in the uk. Visit underground passages on your trip to exeter or. If youve read our city guide of exeter in england, then you might have read that during this trip, i had the chance to visit the secret underground passages in the city. Places of note the south west university of exeter. If you are around exeter this is something not to be missed. Imagine as you are walking the streets of exeter what lies beneath your feet. During the reconstruction of central exeter in the 1950s workmen broke into the passages and stole all of the lead pipe. The aqueduct tunnels are a vivid testament to the skill of the medieval craftsmen who built them, and cannot be paralleled anywhere else in britain. Underground passages exeter 2020 what to know before you. Discover hidden underground passages in exeter, england. The aqueducts and underground passages of exeter 8601410693299. Discover what things look like under the city centres streets and hear about gruesome goings on in exeter s past by our own resident local historian and author suze gardner. They tell you a bit of exeters history and why the tunnels were built.
Aug 03, 2016 here are ten things you should know about the exeter book. Guided tours of medieval vaulted passageways that stretch out beneath the. The underground tunnels and passages which form part of the water supply for the cathedral and city of exeter date back to the th century and are exceptionally well preserved. Apr 07, 2019 the underground passages really are another gem in exeter s rich history and one i would strongly recommend. Underground passages visitor information exeter city. The history of exeters underground passages and aqueduct systems 2 the aqueducts of medieval exeter, 12261420 3 the development of the new conduit, 14201536 4 after the dissolution of the monasteries. Before we visited exeter we heard about the passages and to our delight, we were able to have a. The author of this book has produced an exceptional piece of local history about a fascinating case study. Exeters underground passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval exeter. It is always advisable to contact us before your visit to check tour times and reserve places on a specific tour. This page is a simplified account ot this important piece of exeter s historic heritage. The book was donated to the library of exeter cathedral by leofric, the first bishop. Tours of exeter s underground passages often sell out it is advisable to come early to avoid disappointment, or call to book in advance. Discover medieval passageways that stretch under the citys streets at this visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre.
All i can really say is that i dont think ill ever look at the high street in quite. A guided tour is a memorable event narrow, dark, interesting, exciting. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Traveling in a top of the range, 16seat mercedes minicoach, visit a handful of the regions prettiest towns and most iconic attractions. Davids station, one mile away, to london and plymouth.
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