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The History of Tiverton

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    1. Tiverton was founded around 650AD as a royal estate, what was its original name?
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    2. What did its original name mean?
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    3. What is the name of the Iron Age fort that stands at the top of Exeter Hill?
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    4. What year was Tiverton Castle first built and by whose order?
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    5. How tall is the tower of St Peter’s Church?
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    6. How many steps are in this tower and what is special about them?
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    7. When was Heathcoat factory first opened?
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The History of Tiverton (Answer Key)

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    1. Tiverton was founded around 650AD as a royal estate, what was its original name?
    Twyfordton
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    2. What did its original name mean?
    Town on two fords
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    3. What is the name of the Iron Age fort that stands at the top of Exeter Hill?
    Cranmore Castle
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    4. What year was Tiverton Castle first built and by whose order?
    Henry I
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    5. How tall is the tower of St Peter’s Church?
    99 feet
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    6. How many steps are in this tower and what is special about them?
    6. 99 steps – they are built anti-clockwise to make an attack more difficult
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    7. When was Heathcoat factory first opened?
    1816

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