Compton – Old Bus Terminal –
an area near Castle Barton where buses once turned in order to continue their journey back to Marldon.
Compton –
situated in the centre of Compton this, and several other properties, was once the site of extensive blacksmith’s workshops and living quarters.
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showing the road leaving Compton to the south and some of its surrounding landscape.
Compton –
this photograph shows the stream which flows along the boundary of the road and field into Compton. The proximity of the stream may well have been responsible for the first settlement at Compton.
Compton –
the beauty of Castle Barton enhanced by the afternoon sunshine
Compton –
whichever way one looks there’s so much to please the eye like here off Widdecombe Lane
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cows grazing in the field above Compton
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there are many fine examples of stonework in Compton, including this retaining wall on the road which approaches from the south
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the stream, which is likely to have dictated the line of a track originally, still follows the same route.
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the beauty of tall trees at Butterlake
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old cottages help to enhance the beauty of the area.
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the main road through Compton towards Compton castle
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some outstanding buildings line the main road
The Narrows –
one of the approached into Compton, more suitable for the horse and carriage of old than the modern motor car.
View from Stantor Hill Lane –
this photograph shows the view across extensive countryside to the west and north of Compton
All photographs Copyright singly of Ray Bond & Collectively Marldon Local History Group. No reproduction allowed without written permission.
