Braunton Great Field is one of only two surviving medieval open strip field systems in the UK. It is a nationally important part of Braunton heritage.

Braunton lighthouse once stood at the southern end of Braunton Burrows.

Braunton Marshes are a stunning landscape of lush farm pastures, interlaced with drainage ditches where wildlife thrives. They were drained of salt water in the mid eighteen hundreds and are still managed in much the same way today.

A West Country class locomotive named Braunton once ran on the railways in the south west of England but, when railways were closed, many such engines including Braunton were sent to the scrap heap. Braunton was rescued and restored and has recently returned to active service on heritage steam railways.

The Cross Tree used to stand at the cross roads in the centre of the village. It developed Dutch Elm Disease and was felled, though the arrival of a new main road was a contributing factor in itâ??s demise.

The geology of Saunton and nearby Down End is fascinating and can reveal much about the Saunton of the past.

The management of Braunton Burrows must be carefully carried out in order to maintain the delicate ecosystem.

Modern day training still takes places on the Burrows and provides useful experience in sandy conditions, which todayâ??s soldiers find useful when they reach Iraq or Afghanistan.

A different sight greets the eyes today â?? as Velatorâ??s success declined the working boats left and pleasure craft took their place.

The Peace Tree stands in the churchyard of St Brannockâ??s church and remains a symbol of the friendship felt between the American soldiers and their Braunton hosts.

The familiar yellow RAF search and rescue helicopter is based at nearby RMB Chivenor and is frequently seen in the skies above the village.

Salmon fishing was once popular in the Taw Torridge Estuary.

The ever-popular Saunton Sands is perfect for long-board surfing and other sports, apart from the usual past times of sun-bathing, sand-castle sculpting and ice-cream eating.

St Brannockâ??s chapel is a beautiful place that also houses a sacred well. It stands in a quiet spot near St Brannockâ??s church.

The parish church of St Brannockâ??s stands proudly to the north of the village. There are many tales of the villageâ??s patron saint and the church is reputed to be the only one in the country to have the entire body of the patron saint interred within.

The Bulb Farm, owned by Seymour Cobley Ltd, was one of Brauntonâ??s greatest employers and sent thousands of cut flowers to markets all over the country..

The variety of fauna on Braunton Burrows is fantastic and, whether illusive or common, there is wildlife to interest everyone.

There is an array of beautiful flora on Braunton Burrows, which changes throughout the year.

The striking Hercules practices landing on Saunton Sands, an awe-inspiring sight!

Braunton Lifeboat was once kept busy helping wrecks in the estuary and at the treacherous Bideford Bar.

Braundâ??s sail loft was once a thriving business, while shipping in the area was at its height.

Braunton Station once stood on the site of Caen Street car park and connected Barnstaple to Ilfracombe, giving a direct connection to London.

The Assault Training Center was established by American soldiers during World War II. They used Braunton Burrows for intensive training prior to the D-Day landings.

Some of Brauntonâ??s ships are illustrated here; from large schooners to small fishing boats, Velator Quay was once alive with working craft.

The Burrows are full of dramatic scenery and look spectacular at any time of the day and any time of the year.

The village has always been a lively place, full of friendly faces. It has seen all sorts of events throughout the years, from floods to Jubilees.

Braunton village during war time, with evacuees and the excitement of being near Chivenor air base.

West Hill is also known as Braunton Beacon and was once the place where mariners wives would go to watch for the return of their husbands. Today, there is a stunning view from the summit and it is a popular place to walk to.