Bicton, Devon
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Bicton is a civil parish
in the East Devon
district of Devon
, England
, near the town of Budleigh Salterton
. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 280. The parish includes the village of Yettington.
Bicton formed part of the Devon estates of the Rolle family, and they built a large country house with extensive ornamental gardens. John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle
died in 1842 in Bicton House
at the age of 86.
Bicton Obelisk on the edge of the park was built in 1730 as a visual attraction for the gardens.
The mansion house was sold to Devon County Council and is now Bicton College
.
Clinton Devon Estates, the successor to the Rolle family, manages the remaining estate as an equestrian venue, Bicton Arena (50.6664°N 3.3171°W). While the formal gardens were sold in 1997 to private owners and is now run as a tourist attraction Bicton Park Botanical Gardens.
operates through the grounds.
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
in the East Devon
East Devon
East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based in Sidmouth, and the largest town is Exmouth.The district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the borough of Honiton with the urban districts of Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Ottery St. Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth...
district of Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, near the town of Budleigh Salterton
Budleigh Salterton
Budleigh Salterton is a small town on the south coast of Devon, England 15 miles south of Exeter. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designated East Devon AONB.- Features :...
. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 280. The parish includes the village of Yettington.
Bicton formed part of the Devon estates of the Rolle family, and they built a large country house with extensive ornamental gardens. John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle
John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle
John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle was a British peer who had served as a Member of Parliament in general support of William Pitt the Younger and was later an active member of the House of Lords...
died in 1842 in Bicton House
Bicton House, Devon
Bicton House is a late 18th or early 19th century country house, which stands on the campus of Bicton College, Bicton, near Exmouth, East Devon. It is a Grade II* listed building....
at the age of 86.
Bicton Obelisk on the edge of the park was built in 1730 as a visual attraction for the gardens.
The mansion house was sold to Devon County Council and is now Bicton College
Bicton College
Bicton College is a college with around 1,000 full-time and 3,500 part-time pupils, located near Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England. The college specialises in agriculture and currently offers courses in such topics as animal care, countyside management, horticulture, outdoor leisure, veterinary...
.
Clinton Devon Estates, the successor to the Rolle family, manages the remaining estate as an equestrian venue, Bicton Arena (50.6664°N 3.3171°W). While the formal gardens were sold in 1997 to private owners and is now run as a tourist attraction Bicton Park Botanical Gardens.
Bicton Park
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are open to the public. Bicton Woodland RailwayBicton Woodland Railway
The Bicton Woodland Railway is a narrow gauge railway running in gardens in the grounds of Bicton House near Budleigh Salterton in Devon.The line was built in 1962 as a tourist attraction for visitors to the house...
operates through the grounds.