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<a href="tourist_information_okehampton.htm">Okehampton</a> has been greeting
visitors for over 2000 years. Some were invaders rather than visitors! The area
was initially settled in the bronze age, extensive evidence of which can still
be found on the slopes of surrounding moorland. </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Saxon rule came
in the 7th century; the name 'Ocmundtune', meaning settlement by the Ockement,
is first recorded in AD 980 as a place where slaves were freed at a cross-roads
so they could choose their own destiny. The Saxon settlement was probably built
up around the parish church, which still stands over half a mile from the modern
town.</font></p>
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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">From
16th century coaching house hotel and renowned farmhouse accommodation to prestigious
and traditional <a href="holiday_okehampton.htm">bed and breakfast</a> that
offer value for money, <a href="accommodation_okehampton.htm">Okehampton has
the stay</a> you require. After a good night's sleep, enjoy a breakfast that
gives you energy for the coming day.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Visit
<a href="tourist_information_okehampton.htm">Okehampton Castle</a> that dates
back to Norman times and enjoy both the history and outstanding views that the
castle affords. For the more adventurous, try a walk on Dartmoor, guided walks
are available and help you appreciate the Moor. <a href="events_okehampton.htm">Okehampton</a>
is situated centrally in Devon making it a perfect base to explore both north
and south coasts while less than an hours drive to the Eden Project. At Okehampton
Station take a steam train ride to Meldon and walk across the viaduct enjoying
stunning views of the moor. Start to enjoy this part of Devon - you will want
to return - again and again!</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nestling
in the foothills of northern Dartmoor, <a href="accommodation_okehampton.htm">Okehampton</a>
offers a wide selection of shops, from the three supermarkets, including the
prestigious Waitrose to the small independent, individual shops that offer personal,
friendly service. Enjoy browsing the shops in the original Victorian Arcade
and Red Lion Yard.</font><br>
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