Crediton in Devon, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Footbridge and the Creamery

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 8, 2025

1. The Footbridge and the Creamery Marker

Inscription. The Section of the railway south of Crediton became part of the London and South Western Railway in 1876.

The footbridge at Crediton was built in 1878.

The creamery and dairy in Crediton is located next to the church, but the company's transport depot was located in Hoskin's Yard next to the station.

Every day, a train of three or more Milk Tank Wagons would be filled from lorries, and then taken to London by train. Express Dairies sold the creamery in July 2002 to Milk Link, which by that time produced UHT milk.

The goods yard closed on 4 December 1967.

Erected by Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 50° 46.992′ N, 3° 38.815′ W. Marker is in Crediton, England, in Devon. It can be reached from Station Approach. On the Crediton station platform. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Station Approach, Crediton, England EX17 3PP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England.

Globally, it is

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on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The building and opening of the Crediton to Exeter trainline (here, next to this marker); The Signal Box and No Signalman Token Remote System (here, next to this marker); Joseph Locke 1805-1860 (a few steps from this marker); Crediton Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Cavalié Mercer (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); Catacomb (approx. 10.3 kilometers away); St Nicholas Priory (approx. 10.4 kilometers away); Exeter and the Wesleyan Revival (approx. 10.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crediton.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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