Brixham's Architectural Heritage
Brixham is a fascinating town to explore, with many differing types of architecture and interesting monuments. From its origins as a farming hamlet around Milton Street and St Mary's Church (Cow Town), the growth of the fishing industry and the harbour (Fish Town) to award winning contemporary houses, the architectural features reflect the passage of history and changing building styles.
There are several themes to discover - Old Residential Buildings, many of which are Grade II listed, Farming and Industrial Heritage, Pubs and Hotels, Contemporary Architecture and Monuments and Commemorative Artefacts. Explore with your eyes, especially looking up to the higher levels of buildings above shop fronts, where architectural details give hints of the building's past.
Where a building is historically listed references are given to the Historic England and English Heritage IDs so you can look further into the details.
If you own or have lived in or used any of the buildings we would love to hear your stories about it. Just message us and send any photos as JPEGS so we can add further history and bring the past alive.
Settlements grew along tracks and paths leading to and from the farms. 1 hour, 1.5 miles.
Exploring Brixham's oldest settlement area - Cow Town 1.5 hours, 2 miles
Seeking out the history of the Headland and the Military Forts - Part 1 - accessible 2 hrs, 3 miles, Part 2 - not accessible 1 hour, 1.5 miles
Exploring Great Gate, Windmill Hill and Temperance Place 1 hr, 1.5 miles
Investigating Furzeham and Up Shade areas of Brixham. 1.5 hrs, 1.5 miles
Exploring Parkham Hill, Burton Street and Bolton Street 1.5 hours, 2 miles
Following the sites of the old paint and rope walks and Battery Gardens - 1.5 hrs, 2 miles
Discovering the Shoalstone Pool side of Brixham - 2 hours, 2.5 miles
An accessible route around Brixham Harbour, discovering monuments and buildings.
