River at Lynmouth – On the 15th and 16th of August 1952, a storm broke over south-west England, depositing 9 inches of rain within 24 hours on the already saturated soil of Exmoor and Devon. Debris in the floodwaters cascaded down streams and rivers converging upon the village of Lynmouth. Above the village in the upper West Lyn valley, fallen trees and other debris formed a dam, which in due course gave way, sending a huge wave of water and debris down the river. Overnight, more than 100 buildings were destroyed or seriously damaged 38 cars were washed out to sea, 34 people died.
The rebuilt Rhenish Tower survived the main flood but was seriously undermined. The tower collapsed into the river the next day. A digger is in the harbour removing gravel that built up after a recent storm blocking some of the harbour.
Views along the coast views of the sea at Blue Anchor and Minehead.
Minehead RNLI B Class rigid-hulled lifeboat and launch tractor are housed in the car park while the 1901 lifeboat house is being refurbished and extended – always ready for the call.
Statue of Lorna Doone at Dulverton. Lorna Doone a Romance of Exmoor is a novel by author Richard Doddridge Blackmore, published in 1869. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, particularly around the East Lyn Valley area of Exmoor.
What a terrible flood that must have been to wash away houses and cars. Sad that so many people lost their lives. You have shown us a great deal on your trip. Thanks for sharing.
That’s some flood Andy – just as devastating then as if it happened today. What are the white things in photo #4 – are they railings that keep people from going overboard onto the rocks?
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What a terrible flood that must have been to wash away houses and cars. Sad that so many people lost their lives. You have shown us a great deal on your trip. Thanks for sharing.
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just added some picture to end of post taken at time of flood.
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Thanks I will check your additions out.
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Wow such devastation done in that lovely village.
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That’s some flood Andy – just as devastating then as if it happened today. What are the white things in photo #4 – are they railings that keep people from going overboard onto the rocks?
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Yes Linda the rails are to stop people falling over the edge – drop down – there are steps down to beach.
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