Difference between revisions of "Axmouth"
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| − | Axmouth is a village in the east of Devon, England, near the mouth of the River Axe. The village itself is about 1 km inland, although the village extends to the sea. The active fishing fleet is very small and can be seen in action at Axmouth’s historic quay. The area is also popular with birdwatchers as the local environment is home to many birds including waders. | + | Axmouth is a village in the east of Devon, England, near the mouth of the River Axe. The village itself is about 1 km inland, although the village extends to the sea. The active fishing fleet is very small and can be seen in action at Axmouth’s historic quay. The area is also popular with birdwatchers as the local environment is home to many birds including waders.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axmouth</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:13, 24 November 2014
Axmouth
- Administrative Port: Brixham
- County: Devon
- Population: 496
Axmouth is a village in the east of Devon, England, near the mouth of the River Axe. The village itself is about 1 km inland, although the village extends to the sea. The active fishing fleet is very small and can be seen in action at Axmouth’s historic quay. The area is also popular with birdwatchers as the local environment is home to many birds including waders.[1]
| Background information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Fleet | Vessel type 1 | 3 | |
| Fishing Fleet | Vessel type 2 | 0 | |
| Fishing Fleet | Vessels total | 3 [2] | |
| Fish as food | Restaurants/hotels | The Ship Inn, Church Street, Axmouth, Devon, EX12 4AF | |
- Vessel type 1: <10 m vessels
- Vessel type 2: >10 m vessels
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