Course:History 344 Nasty Families/Regions/Devon
Devon, formerly called Devonshire, is located in the southwest bottom of England. Devon is commonly known for its rolling hills full of forestry and dominated by areas of rugged stones. [1]”Devon is bounded on the north by Bristol Channel, on the south by the English Channel, and on the west by Cornwall.” [2] It is one of the largest counties in England and is the only county to have two separate coastlines; a north and a southern coastline. Devon was predominantly a “farming and pastoral county (for beef and dairy cattle) with some fishing off the coastal towns.” [3] The prominent industries in Devon were woolen and tin industries, moreover export trade flourished in Devon from the 12th to 18th centuries. Woolen industries flourished in Devon perhaps due to the weather and climate. Devon—along with Lancashire—was known for the mild climate which allowed the wool industry to expand; the mild weather made weaving woolen textiles significantly easier. Alongside wool and tin industries, Devon also prospered from productions in lace, pottery and marine fixtures. [4] Some of the key identifying features and towns in Devon are its county town, Exeter, and the two main rivers which form the Cornwall border named Exe and the Tamar.[5] Moreover, Devon has many primary ports with the Plymouth port taking the role as the chief port as the industrial center for most of Southwestern England. Devon also provided a port that led direct transit to Ireland and as a result during the First Civil War was fought over by the Parliamentarians and the Royalists.
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