2022 South Devon Quiz Answers

Find the answers to our 2022 South Devon quiz below as well as some extra facts and links to find out more! 

1.    Kingsbridge rests on the border of which Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

a)    South Devon AONB

b)    East Devon AONB

c)    Tamar Valley AONB 

Kingsbridge is a small market town in the South Hams district of Devon. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Dog Friendly Kingsbridge

2.    The oldest, preserved working steam engine in the world can be found in which South Devon town?

a)    Totnes 

b)    Dartmouth

c)    Kingsbridge 

Housed in Dartmouth Visitor Centre, The Newcomen Engine was built approximately 300 years ago. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Rediscover Dartmouth 

3.    Haldon Forest near Exeter covers how much land?

a)    350 acres

b)    3,500 acres

c)    35,000 acres 

Haldon Forest is home to lots of walking and cycling trails and covers a huge 3,500 acres. 

The blog post this question relates to is: South Devon Woodlands 

4.    What year was Newton Abbot Rugby Club founded?

a)    1928

b)    1901

c)    1873 

Newton Abbot is home to two long standing sports clubs, the Rugby Club and the Cricket Club which was founded even earlier in 1851. 

The blog post this question relates to is: A Brief History of Newton Abbot 

5.    Agatha Christie was born in what South Devon town?

a)    Dartmouth

b)    Torquay

c)    Ivybridge 

Agatha Christie was not only born in Torquay but owned Greenway Estate near Galmpton. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Literary Links to South Devon 

   

6.    Ness Cove Beach in Shaldon can be reached by what unusual method?

a)    Smugglers Tunnel

b)    Cliff Railway

c)    Water Taxi 

Although it’s believed smugglers used Ness Cove and may have built the tunnel, another rumour is that it was created by the owners of Ness House in the 1800's so that they could access the beach. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Coastal Walks in South Devon With a Pint at The End 

7.    How much land does Dartmoor National Park cover?

a)    308 square miles

b)    338 square miles

c)    368 square miles 

Dartmoor covers a huge area of Devon with the majority of it landing in the West Devon region. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Things to Do in West Devon 

8.    Which of the following towns possesses UNESCO World Heritage Site Status?

a)    Tiverton

b)    Honiton

c)    Tavistock 

Tavistock received UNESCO status in 2006. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Things to Do in West Devon 

   

9.    New Bridge near Kingsbridge is most commonly known by what name to locals?

a)    Kingcombe Bridge

b)    Bowcombe Bridge

c)    Westcombe Bridge 

Bowcombe Bridge was built by James Meadows Rendel in 1826 and contains five masonry arches. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Explore the Kingsbridge - Salcombe Estuary 

10.  How long is Teignmouth Town Beach?

a)    0.8 miles

b)    1.8 miles

c)    2.8 miles 

Teignmouth Town Beach stretches from the mouth of the River Teign and down towards Dawlish. 

The blog post this question relates to is: All Year Round Dog Friendly Beaches in South Devon 

11.  What restored Devon train line reopened in 2021?  

a)    The Dartmoor Line

b)    The Tarka Line

c)    The Dart Valley Line 

The Dartmoor Line connects Okehampton to Exeter. Prior to it’s reopening, the last train take that route left Okehampton in 1972. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Car Free Travel in South Devon 

12.  A blue plaque in Paignton commemorates what structure built by Isaac Merrit Singer in 1874?

a)    Southfield Methodist Church

b)    Hookhill’s Viaduct

c)    Oldway Mansion 

Oldway Mansion was built by Isaac Merrit Singer and renovated to its present form by his son Paris Singer in 1904.  

The blog post this question relates to is: Blue Plaques in Paignton 

13.  Where is Dunsford Nature Reserve located?

a)    Dartmoor National Park

b)    East Devon AONB

c)    Blackdown Hills AONB 

Dunsford Nature Reserve is run by the Devon Wildlife Trust in woods owned by the National Trust.

The blog post this question relates to is: Top 10 Instagrammable Spots on the River Teign 

14.  What is considered the correct way to eat a cream tea in Devon?

a)    Jam first

b)    Cream first

c)    Plain with butter 

Did you know that according to local historians, that the act of adding jam and cream to bread seems to have originated in Devon at Tavistock Abbey during the 11th century? Meaning this is potentially the earliest example of a cream tea! 

The blog post this question relates to is: Best Places to Have a Cream Tea in South Devon 

15.  Plymouth have been hosting pride events since what year?

a)    2012

b)    2014

c)    2016 

In 2022 Plymouth Pride held it’s first ever two day event and it's 20th anniversary! 

The blog post this question relates to is: Pride Events in South Devon 

16.  What estuary lies at one end of Budleigh Salterton?

a)    Otter Estuary

b)    Dart Estuary

c)    Exe Estuary 

The Otter Estuary is popular with birdwatchers and is home to many species of wildlife 

The blog post this question relates to is: Our Top Picnic Spots in South Devon 

17.  Seaton Wetlands consists of how many Local Nature Reserves?

a)    2

b)    3

c)    4 

The three local nature reserves are home to marshland, reedbeds and plenty of wildlife. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Our Top Picnic Spots in South Devon 

18.  What is the largest natural lake in the South West called?

a)    Slawton Ley

b)    Sladton Ley

c)    Slapton Ley 

Slapton Ley can be found opposite the 3-mile stretch of Slapton Sands and Torcross Beach. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Beaches in South Devon to Visit This Summer 

19.  What East Devon town was documented as one of the most rebellious towns in Devon in 1685?

a)    Colyton

b)    Sidmouth

c)    Exmouth 

Colyton has a particularly interesting history and was one of the first settlements established in Devon by the Saxons, which can be seen in the complex street pattern. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Dog Friendly Seaton & Sidmouth 

20.  Which of the following TV shows did NOT have scenes filmed in South Devon?

a)    Suspicion

b)    The Coroner

c)    Fawlty Towers 

Even though the show is set in a fictional hotel in Torquay, no filming actually took place here in South Devon! 

The blog post this question relates to is: Film & TV Locations in South Devon 

   

21.  What is the recognisable feature called Jacobs Ladder in Sidmouth?

a)    Wooden steps

b)    Stone sculpture

c)    Metal bridge 

Jacobs Ladder can be found at Jacobs Ladder Beach which gets its name from the historic wooden steps that lead down from Connaught Gardens.   

The blog post this question relates to is: Beaches in East Devon 

22.  One of the country’s oldest pubs called The Old Exeter Inn can be found in Ashburton, but when was it built?

a)    1320

b)    1220

c)    1120 

It’s been said that Sir Frances Drake was a regular at the inn, as was Sir Walter Raleigh who was arrested here before being imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1603. 

The blog post this question relates to is: A Brief History of Ashburton 

23.  Which of the following is an iconic Devon legend?

a)    The White Hands of Teignmouth

b)    The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor

c)    The Ghostly Hands of Honiton 

The legend is set in Postbridge on Dartmoor, specifically on the road known as the B3212 and involves a pair of disembodied hands that appear and suddenly grab the wheel of a moving vehicle, forcing the victim off the road. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Devon Folklore 

24.  How many Blue Plaques are there in Exeter?

a)    10

b)    15

c)    20 

The city also boasts several other notable plaques which are recognised by Exeter Civic Society which highlight Exeter’s historic importance. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Blue Plaques in Exeter 

25.  Exmouth is the Western Gateway to the Jurassic Coast and this is marked at Orcombe Point by what?

a)    Geo-needle

b)    Rusty pole

c)    Granite plaque 

It’s a five-metre-high geo-needle constructed out of various rocks which were sourced from the Jurassic Coastline. 

The blog post this question relates to is: Explore the Jurassic Coast: Exmouth to Seaton 

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