14 A Stroll Around Town
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See map on pages
12-13 for locations
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1. THE BOAT FLOAT This is the square of water right in the middle of the town where small boats can moor. Parts of the enclosure date back to 1585.
2. THE BUTTERWALK Duke Street has some of the town’s most historic buildings including the Butterwalk which dates back to around 1635. Its intricate carved wooden facade is supported by magnificent granite columns (see page 16).
3. THE EMBANKMENT Dartmouth embankment runs next to the water along the entire length of the town and is nearly a mile long. The majority
was built in the 19th century. It’s a perfect place to find a bench and take five minutes to enjoy uninterrupted views of the river.
4. THE OLD MARKET This listed building was created as a pannier market in 1828 with arches for horse drawn carriages to enter laden with goods. Today you can still buy
delicious delicacies from local farms. There’s a selection of cafés, independent shops and a fishmongers (see page 60).
5. LOWER/HIGHER FERRY Two car ferries cross the Dart every day. The higher ferry, near the Dart Marina Hotel, uses a wire ropes system. The lower ferry near Bayards Cove is operated by a tug boat and has been transporting people since the 1700s.
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6. FOSS STREET This historic and pedestrianised street, lined with potted plants and hanging floral displays, is one of the most photographed parts of the town. Foss Street is
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