Instow
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| Coordinates | 51 ° 3 ′ N , 4 ° 11 ′ W | ||
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| Post town | BIDEFORD | ||
| ZIP code section | EX39 | ||
| prefix | 01271 | ||
| Part of the country | England | ||
| Website: http://www.instow.net/ | |||
Instow is a village in the north of the county of Devon , England with about 1500 inhabitants.
location
Instow is on a cove where the River Taw and River Torridge converge, across from Appledore . Instow is about three kilometers from the open sea. As a result of this location, there is almost no swell on Instow Beach , but there is a very strong tidal range . The bay is used for various forms of water sports - especially sailing and surfing . It is less suitable for swimming due to the strong tidal currents and the poor water quality.
Signal box
Instow was connected to the English railway network in 1855 . However, operations ended in 1982 and the tracks were removed in 1985. Only the signal box built around 1880 remained . Due to its age, it was the first signal box in England to be listed as a historical monument .
Web links
- Instow Parish Council official website
- Tourist information (English)