The site of an ancient church in the Cathedral Close, most of the current church dates to the 15th century. Its furnishings reflect the 17th and 18th-century low-church tradition.
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This church on the High Street was founded in Anglo-Saxon times but has been remodelled over the centuries, the latest being in 2012 when the church interior was redesigned to enable it to function as a space for community activities as well as church services
The Cirl Bunting is at the northernmost edge of its range in the UK and is found in the south-western counties. 10 years ago they were restricted to one or two isolated areas in Devon and it was feared that they may die out. The introduction of supplementary winter feeding programmes has boosted the number of birds that survive through the winter months and so are able to breed the next year and this has been responsible for a significant upturn in the population, such that they are now expanding into the neighbouring counties of Somerset and Cornwall.
It is now estimated that there are around 900 breeding pairs in the UK.
This medium-sized wading bird is a winter visitor to the UK. It is mostly found in the north of the country but although not common it has established winter roosts in the south at places such as Southsea Castle and Brixham Harbour.
A few pairs (possibly up to 3) nest in the far northern islands of Scotland but it is estimated that the wintering population in the UK is around 13000 birds.
They are usually found on rocky outcrops where they probe for winkles , crustaceans and spiders, although also eat the plants that grow on the rocks.
These photos were all taken on our recent trip to Devon near Brixham Harbour.
Berry Head Lighthouse is one of the shortest in Great Britain, being only 5m tall. However, its position on the head means it is also one of the highest at 58m above sea level.
It was built in 1906 and automated in 1921. It was converted to run on electricity in 1994. It has a range of 35km (22 miles) and flashes every 15 seconds.
Berry Head also has a Coastguard watchpoint which is built within the remains of the old powder store building of the 18th-century fort.
By the end of the 18th Century, the threat of invasion from Napoleonic France was high and so the government took the decision to strengthen the defences of ports of the south coast of England.
Berry Head which overlooks Brixham Harbour had been the site of an earlier battery, but work began in 1794 to upgrade and strengthen the defences.
They are an impressive sight and the external walls remain intact except where subsequent quarrying has caused a collapse.
Sentry Box 
Powder Store
The strange case of the Lady with two left feet. This is a sculpture on the tomb of John Atkinson Rudman, a merchant and Alderman of Exeter. The sculptor has strangely given the lady two left feet. Did he hope no-one would notice his mistake?
This unique 14th Century Minstrels Gallery has 14 Angels, 12 of whom are playing Musical instruments.
As I walk into the west door I am taken back by the glorious architecture
Construction of the Cathedral in Exeter began in 1194, but only small parts of this original building remain as a major rebuild was carried out between 1270 and 1350 to give the building we see today. As you approach the west door the wonder of the Cathedral rises up before you and welcomes you into its glorious interior.
