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Braunton Marsh was reclaimed from the sea in the 19th century with the building of massive banks and a network of ditches ("delphs") to drain the land. An outstanding community of marshland plants, insects and related wildlife can be seen nearby at Swanpool Marsh (Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve).
You can access Braunton Marsh on foot from the lane via Great Field. From Braunton, head towards Crow Point via the Toll Road. For Swanpool Marsh, take the B3231 from Braunton, turning left after 500m. From the rights of way footpath network, you can explore the Great Field, which is one of only two remaining examples of medieval open fieId system farming in the country. The 142 ha of fine arable land was originally farmed communally in unfenced strips, but most strips have now been amlgamated. A visit to Braunton Museum and The Countryside Centre are a must!
Contributed by: Lee Trewin
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