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Modern day Velator Quay This is a modern-day picture of Velator Quay, which was once a thriving port that was relied upon for much of Brauntonâ??s success. In 1910 twenty eight vessels were owned in or around the village and a visitor to the quay might see three ships discharging there at once. Nowadays it is used exclusively by pleasure craft and looks very different from its busy hey-day. Reference:..(UID:10658) Supplied by: Braunton
Modern day Velator Quay The Pill, which leads from Velator Quay to the sea and vice-versa, was straightened in the mid eighteen hundreds to allow larger ships to reach the Quay. Prior to 1850, the Quay had been located at Wrafton, further inland. Reference:..(UID:10659) Supplied by: Braunton
Slate stile on Velator Marshes The slate stiles that are seen on Braunton Marshes are rather unusual. Slate was not common in this area and was thought to have been brought over on ships from Wales. Braunton ships often traded with Wales and regularly brought coal home, having delivered produce from the Great Field. Reference:..(UID:10657) Supplied by: Braunton
The modern day Big Quay at Velator, 2007 The Big Quay on the opposite bank here, was once frequented by sailing ships, loading and unloading their cargoes. Freights were numerous and widely varied; including clay, coal, pitch, road metal, crushed granite, gravel, cement, scrap iron, railway sleepers, pit props, timber, salt, phosphate, malt, oats, maize, manure and potatoes. Although nowadays the banks are covered with brambles, they used to be covered with short turf - maintained sometimes by Mother Ashton, who used to bring her cows to graze here for the day while she passed the time with her knitting. Reference:..(UID:10660) Supplied by: Braunton
The remains of a trawler at Crow Point, 2007 The history of this fishing boat is open to conjecture, but is often photographed. It lies in the marshy bay which has been naturally created at the tip of Crow Point by the action of the currents. Reference:..(UID:10661) Supplied by: Braunton
The Weir at Velator, Braunton This is where fresh water enters the drainage channels on Braunton Marshes. It is located here because it is beyond the reach of the tides, and therefore ensures that no salt water enters the drainage system. The Marshes are renowned for the richness of their wildlife and this is a good spot to catch a glimpse of a kingfisher. Reference:..(UID:10663) Supplied by: Braunton
View of the beach at Crow Point, 2007 A post at Crow Point in a marshy area that is very popular for birds, particularly migrating birds and those that wade in the brackish water. Reference:..(UID:10662) Supplied by: Braunton