Seaton, Devon

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Seaton is a town in Seaton , Devon

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Seaton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Seaton in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Seaton, town with ry. sta. (Seaton and Beer), Seaton and Beer par., Devon, at mouth of river Axe, 7½ miles SW. of Axminster, pop. 1221; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Seaton has risen into notice as a watering-place since the opening of the branch line of rail from Axminster. It has a pleasant esplanade along the old bar of the Axe, and good sands for promenading and bathing purposes. Pleasant excursions may be conveniently made from Seaton to Lyme Regis, Branscombe, Sidmouth, &c.

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Seaton and Beer, par. and ry. sta., Devon (containing Seaton town), 2821 ac., pop. 2343.

Seaton in the Domesday Book

A village in Colyton hundred, in the county of Devon.

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