Fortescue

Fortescue is a locality in , , . Fortescue is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Norman Lockyer Observatory and Sidmouth College.

Observatory
Photo: Paul Lang, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The , the Lockyer Technology Centre, and the Planetarium, is a public access 1 mile east of , in .

School
Photo: Chris Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form, located in in the English county of . The school attracts pupils from as far afield as and .

Church
Photo: Dr Neil Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Salcombe Regis and Harcombe.

Village
Photo: Martin Bodman, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a coastal village and former civil parish, now in the parish of , in the district, in the county of , England.

Locality
Photo: Anthony Vosper, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a locality, which is situated 1½ miles northeast of Fortescue.

Village
Photo: Anthony Vosper, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a large village and former civil parish north of , now in the parish of Sidmouth, in the district, in the county of , England. is situated 1½ miles north of Fortescue.

Fortescue

Latitude
50.69488° or 50° 41′ 42″ north
Longitude
-3.22504° or 3° 13′ 30″ west
Elevation
121 feet (37 metres)
Open location code
9C2RMQVF+XX
Geo­Names ID
13268210
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