Huntly: parking and a glimpse of the gardens, Forder Lane, Bishopsteignton
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Huntly: parking and a glimpse of the gardens, Forder Lane, Bishopsteignton
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 20 Jul 2019
The Bishopsteignton village website https://contact94599.wixsite.com/mysite/history recounts that Huntly is the largest of several large houses in the village. "In 1878 it was established as a hydro hotel, offering Turkish baths and massages" (and named Huntley on the 1889 and 1905 OS maps). The magnificent trees may have lived for 150 years or more. "In 1950 Huntly was purchased by the Officer's Association and is now run as a home for retired officers of the armed forces." That would explain the plaque to commemorate the visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex to Huntly, 25th June 2004. There are indications of a change of status since then because properties are publicly advertised for sale.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.552963
Longitude
-3.546202