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By the Dart • Dittisham


led an expedition which founded the colony of Newfoundland whilst searching for the North-West Passage. His half-brother Sir Walter Raleigh became one of the first explorers of Virginia and established the first English colony in North America. Finally, there was John Davis who gave his name to the Davis Strait between Greenland and Canada and who also discovered the Falkland Islands. Since early times a ferry must have existed


Didashim, meaning homestead of Deedas. Although the Saxons were originally pagan, the conversion to Christianity is shown by a record that a church existed in the village in 1055. The Black Death was first reported in Devon in 1349 and it is believed that the population of the village and surrounding area was severely depleted. Dittisham Parish has been a known burial ground for a thousand years and it is estimated that 18,000 people were interred around the village. During Elizabethan times, three famous navigators


and explorers are associated with the area. Sir Humphrey Gilbert who was born at Greenway


between Dittisham and Greenway. People, cattle and horses were regularly moved between the two locations with the ferry simply being propelled with two strong men and two long oars! The cattle were driven from Greenway to Galmpton market and were often penned overnight at what is now known as Pound House before the start of their journey. Other types of ferry followed but now there is only the quaint passenger ferry which is summoned by a loud bell. Certainly, Dittisham has a fascinating history and I


would urge people who want to find out more to re- fer to the Village ‘s excellent website: www.dittisham. org.uk. Having a better understanding of all that has happened before helps you even more to appreciate the charm and beauty of this unique location.


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