
Elevated view over Exeter Quay from Colleton Crescent
Exeter, Devon, England, UK
2.00pm Sunday 22nd June
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The Butts Ferry can also be found at the Exeter Quayside. This manually operated ferry links the quayside to the opposite bank. This can be seen in the VR image.
The Customs House dating back to 1681 is one of the earliest brick buildings in Exeter. The cannons that stand outside never reached their destination and still remain unfired.
The Exeter Ship cannal can be seen on the other side of the river.
Colleton Crescent is perhaps the finest group of late Georgian houses in Exeter, and were built by Matthew Nosworthy. The crescent is built above the quay and has a fine view over the river, canal basin and towards Haldon Hill. The foundation stone was laid by Louisa Colleton on 3rd September 1802. Each end of the crescent is a three story house, with the main block consisting of four storey houses, some with decorative iron verandas.
More infomation about Exeter Quay http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2820
More infomation about Colletion Crescent http://www.exetermemories.co.uk/EM/_streets/colleton.php