A walk around Exeter

 Exeter  was already an established settlement when the Romans arrived and built a fortress here in AD50. Around AD120 Exeter was redeveloped by the Romans with walled defences. The city wall was first built around AD200 and much of it still stands.

This gatehouse was built by William the Conqueror soon after 1066 as part of the Norman castle of Rougemont.

 

Before the law courts were built in 1774 the castle was used for trials. It was here the Devon Witches were tried.

 

Surviving part of the medieval Exe bridge built about 1200. It looks from this photo that traffic actually uses it but that is the road that runs alongside it.

This is known as the House that Moved. This 15th century timber framed merchant's house was jacked up and moved on rollers from its original home to prevent its destruction during road widening.

This is the church of St Mary Steps. Dating from 1150 it is known for its clock.

The clock was made in 1619 and is called 'Matthew the Miller and his sons'.

Next to the church are these very steep steps. There is a handrail attached to the building to help you climb up.

In another part of the city not too far away is the Tudor House. It is thought that the house was built in 1660-too late for it to be called Tudor.

I was so pleased to have stopped over in Exeter on my way to the Scilly Isles. It is a city with a lot of history and much to see.