Heddon's Mouth
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Heddon’s Mouth[1] is a rocky cove, preserved for the nation by the National Trust [2] on the North Devon coast about a mile from the Hunter’s Inn[3]. In previous times it was a popular venue for smugglers[4] but is now a popular destination for ramblers[5]. In 1885 a Mr E.D Weedon was awarded the Royal Humane Society’s Bronze Medal for saving the life of Mr T.Groves at the locality[6]. In 1923 a pleasure steamer that had just left Ilfracombe broke its rudder and began to drift out to sea, but was luckily towed to the cove and its 400 passengers safely decanted[7].
Notes
- ^ Ordnance Survey Grid reference SS 665 497
- ^ National trust catalogue
- ^ Hotel web site
- ^ AA Illustrated Guide to Britain’s Coast(Basingstoke, Drive Publications,1984) p16
- ^ Ramblers circular walk
- ^ The Times, Thursday, Aug 27, 1885; pg. 5; Issue 31536; col C REWARDS FOR SAVING LIFE
- ^ The Times, Friday, Aug 24, 1923; pg. 5; Issue 43428; col D Mishap To Pleasure Steamer. 400 Passengers' Night On Board
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