To round up another fantastic year, we thought we’d put together a little quiz about our gorgeous town and the surrounding area, filled with questions based on things we’ve talked about in our various blog posts throughout 2022, so we hope you’ve been paying attention!
Print it off and test your friends, or grab a pen and paper to keep track of your answers and see how you score!
No cheating! Enjoy!
1. The Cherub Inn is considered one of the oldest buildings in Dartmouth. But when does it date back to?
a) 1380
b) 1480
c) 1580
2. Coleton Fishacre was originally owned by what family?
a) Drake Family
b) Courtenay Family
c) D’Oyly Cart Family
3. How tall is the Daymark?
a) 60ft
b) 70ft
c) 80ft
4. How long is the Dart Valley Trail?
a) 12 miles
b) 14 miles
c) 16 miles
5. In 2022 the Dart Music Festival celebrated what anniversary?
a) 20th
b) 25th
c) 30th
6. In what year did The Mayflower set sail?
a) 1620
b) 1720
c) 1820
7. In what historical building did Charles II hold court in 1671?
a) The Butterwalk
b) Dartmouth Castle
c) St Petrox Church
8. There are two popular coves close to Dartmouth Castle, one is Castle Cove but what is the name of the other?
a) Candy Cove
b) Sugary Cove
c) Sweety Cove
9. Slapton Sands & Torcross beach consists of how many miles of shingle beach?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
10. Dartmouth’s Old Market Square was originally built as a pannier market, but in what year?
a) 1828
b) 1868
c) 1908
11. In what year did Dartmouth Food Festival start?
a) 2002
b) 2004
c) 2006
12. Dartmouth is home to the oldest preserved working steam engine built in 1720, but what’s it called?
a) The Modcomen Engine
b) The Oldcomen Engine
c) The Newcomen Engine
13. Greenway House was the holiday home of which crime-writing author?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Arthur Conan Doyle
c) Raymond Chandler
14. In what period of history was Bayards Cove Fort built?
a) Tudor
b) Stuart
c) Georgian
15. Not far from Dartmouth is the southernmost point in Devon, but do you know what it’s called?
a) End Point
b) Start Point
c) Mid Point
ANSWERS
1. The Cherub Inn is considered one of the oldest buildings in Dartmouth. But when does it date back to?
a) 1380
b) 1480
c) 1580
The Cherub Inn is housed within a Grade II listed building.
The blog post this question relates to is: Great Pubs in Dartmouth
2. Coleton Fishacre was originally owned by what family?
a) Drake Family
b) Courtenay Family
c) D’Oyly Cart Family
Coleton Fishacre House and Gardens is an Arts and Craft-style house imbued with Art Deco grace.
The blog post this question relates to is: Treat Your Mum in Dartmouth This Mothers Day
3. How tall is the Daymark?
a) 60ft
b) 70ft
c) 80ft
The tall tower is a navigational aid that juts some 80ft from the clifftop in Kingswear and was built in 1864.
The blog post this question relates to is: Dog Walks in & Around Dartmouth
4. How long is the Dart Valley Trail?
a) 12 miles
b) 14 miles
c) 16 miles
The Dart Valley Trail is the 12-mile walk that connects the thriving market town of Totnes to Dartmouth, running along the River Dart.
The blog post this question relates to is: Dog Walks in & Around Dartmouth
5. In 2022 the Dart Music Festival celebrated what anniversary?
a) 20th
b) 25th
c) 30th
The festival, like every year, was a roaring success!
The blog post this question relates to is: Join Us in Dartmouth for Dart Music Festival
6. In what year did The Mayflower set sail?
a) 1620
b) 1720
c) 1820
In 1620, The Mayflower famously set sail with English puritans on-board (known as pilgrims) for what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
The blog post this question relates to is: 10 Historical & Interesting Facts About Dartmouth
7. In what historical building did Charles II hold court in 1671?
a) The Butterwalk
b) Dartmouth Castle
c) St Petrox Church
Built from 1635 to 1640, the Butterwalk was host to Charles II when he held court in the building during 1671 whilst seeking refuge from storms.
The blog post this question relates to is: 10 Historical & Interesting Facts About Dartmouth.
8. There are two popular coves close to Dartmouth Castle, one is Castle Cove but what is the name of the other?
a) Candy Cove
b) Sugary Cove
c) Sweety Cove
Both have stunning views out to sea and are popular with wild swimmers for their clear waters.
The blog post this question relates to is: Date Ideas in Dartmouth
9. Slapton Sands & Torcross beach consists of how many miles of shingle beach?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
A beautiful 3-mile stretch of shingle beach, Slapton Sands and Torcross Beach can be access from Dartmouth by car, bus or even on foot, if you’re looking to do something more active!
The blog post this question relates to is: Beaches in & Around Dartmouth
10. Dartmouth’s Old Market Square was originally built as a pannier market, but in what year?
a) 1828
b) 1868
c) 1908
Today, the market contains a wonderful selection of local and independent shops, stalls and eateries, selling an eclectic range of goods.
The blog post this question relates to is: Things to Do in & Around Dartmouth if You’re Visiting with Your Grandparents
11. In what year did Dartmouth Food Festival start?
a) 2002
b) 2004
c) 2006
The Festival which started in 2004 is a true foodie heaven – an exciting mix of delicious regional produce, chef demonstrations, workshops, lively food debates, tastings and book talks.
The blog post this question relates to is: Dartmouth Food Festival 2022
12. Dartmouth is home to the oldest preserved working steam engine built in 1720, but what’s it called?
a) The Modcomen Engine
b) The Oldcomen Engine
c) The Newcomen Engine
Dartmouth was the birthplace of Thomas Newcomen, the designer and engineer of the first steam engine.
The blog post this question relates to is: Rainy Day Ideas in Dartmouth
13. Greenway House was the holiday home of which crime-writing author?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Arthur Conan Doyle
c) Raymond Chandler
On the banks of the River Dart, upstream from Dartmouth, is the atmospheric and charming 1950’s holiday home of crime writing author Agatha Christie, Greenway House.
The blog post this question relates to is: Rainy Day Ideas in Dartmouth
14. In what period of history was Bayards Cove Fort built?
a) Tudor
b) Stuart
c) Georgian
Bayards Cove Fort was built in the 1500s to protect Dartmouth from attack.
The blog post this question relates to is: Boxing Day & New Years Day Walks
15. Not far from Dartmouth is the southernmost point in Devon, but do you know what it’s called?
a) End Point
b) Start Point
c) Mid Point
Start Point is beautiful place for a walk with the stunning rugged coastline behind you and endless blue sea in front. It’s not unusual to see an abundance of wildlife here including seals and many migrating birds.
The blog post this question relates to is: Boxing Day & New Years Day Walks
