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HISTORY OF DEVON
Devon was one of the first areas of England settled following the end of the last ice age. Dartmoor is thought to have been settled by Mesolithic hunter-gatherer peoples from about 6000 BC. The name "Devon" derives from the name given by the Romans to the Celtic people who inhabited the south western peninsula of Britain at the time of the Roman invasion c. 50AD , known as the Dumnonii, thought to mean 'Deep Valley Dwellers'. The Romans held the area under Military Occupation for approx 25 years. Later the area became a frontier between Brythonic Dumnonia and Anglo-Saxon Wessex, and some historians claim that this resulted in the effective conquest of Devon by Wessex by 715 and its formal annexation around 805. However, this is a matter of controversy. Later William of Malmesbury claimed "that the Britons and Saxons inhabited Exeter aequo jure" ("as equals") in 927.
Historically the seafaring tradition of exploration and trade led to links from Devon ports being established across the oceans although inland areas remained relatively remote.
By the ninth century, however, the major threat to Saxon control of Devon came not from the native British but from Viking raiders, and sporadic incursions continued until the Norman Conquest. A few Norse placenames remain as a result, for example Lundy Island, though the Vikings' most lasting legacy is probably the move of the cathedral from Crediton to Exeter.
Devon has its own (unofficial) flag which has been dedicated to Saint Petroc, a local saint with numerous dedications throughout Devon and neighbouring counties. The flag was adopted in 2003 after a competition run by BBC Devon [1]. However the creation of the flag has caused some controversy, especially in neighbouring Cornwall where the need for a Devon flag is disputed. The cross design is reminscent of both England's St George's Cross and neighbouring Cornwall's Saint Piran's Flag (which also uses black and white).
Religion in DEVON
Note that the Celtic influence may have brought Paganism along with the Viking influence. The Viking incursions may also have brought trauma as they were noted for raping and pillaging their victims.
Because Plymouth is a major sending city for military personnel, there have been some consequences. There is the trauma of going to war but also the loss of people not coming back. Those who do come back are traumatised and broken. This has lead to the women taking a lead role but the men not able or willing to take their proper role up. One local intercessor told me that “Plymouth needs fathers.”
I would suggest that the redemptive gift could be that Devon should be a “sending” county in the spiritual fight, ie: that many would be sent out from Devon to do serious warfare in the spiritual realm.
New figures show that Buddhism is now the second biggest religion in Devon and Cornwall. Of the region's Buddhists, many worship at centres in Totnes, Tavistock and Plymouth.
The findings from the recent census also show many Christians in the region are returning to their evangelical roots.
The sailing of Mayflower included a large proportion of folks from Devon who were involved with the Puritan cause 1620 who believed amongst other things that England would not change her style of Church. English civil war however did introduce change.
In 1800 Brethren movement came into being, had a large following in Plymouth and became known as the Plymouth Brethren. Their challenge to how the Church should be was firmly based upon the NT, however their interpretation of certain events in Scripture led them to division and inclusiveness. One of their main thrust was the idea of a non-professional church leadership and this belief is beginning to bear fruit again. This idea of equality of authority suits the Devon mentality well and the opposition to it comes from many sources particularly principalities and powers, which is the point that needs to be stressed for intercession.
Devon contains various stone circles, rows and standing stone, especially Dartmoor.
There is a strong pagan influence from Wicca; Druids and generally New Age Groups. What is generally not known is that in DARTMOOR THERE IS THE SECRET HEADQUARTERS OF EUROPEAN WITCHCRAFT and in Totnes there is the centre of New Age groups, not just Buddhism. Use of Dartmoor by witches . There is a tor called the Devil's tor.The "Queen " of the black witches , later converted to Christ, Doreen Irving, conducted her major ceremonies on Dartmoor.
Many of the strongholds called burhs (see bloodshed section) still hold influence that can only be described as 'strongmen' under principalities and powers. (Leylines can be found running through these places and gateways associated with them still exists, they must be closed)
There is a strong call for Devonians to return home to their county to intercede and help in the task of preparing the South West Peninsula for a thrust of holiness and righteousness up into the heart of England.
Once believers in the South West understand that Church is where we live including their homes and incorporate NT teaching into it then our intercession will bear fruit to the Lord.
Planned projects now in operation will bear fruit but not in the way churches think or have prepared. The real Church will arise amongst genuine believers and the influences of existing structured churches will continue to diminish.
Pray for the wave of Glory to come quickly.
Battles/Bloodshed in DEVON
The Hembury Fort was probably the capital of the http://www.britannica.com/eb/topic?idxStructId=173512&typeId=13Dumnonii, a British tribe, until the foundation of Exeter as a Roman frontier station at the termination of Fosse Way.
Tiverton, the district seat on the River Exe, was one of the first settlements established by the Anglo-Saxons after their 7th-century conquest of southwestern England. The Dumnonii survived the 7th-century http://www.britannica.com/eb/topic?idxStructId=526015&typeId=13Saxon conquests, but both Saxon and Briton became subjects of Wessex. Devon was recognized as a shire in the late 8th century and suffered subsequently from Danish raids (851–1003). The Saxons created four strongholds, called burhs, at Exeter, Barnstaple, Totnes, and Lydford. Exeter was taken by the Norman William the Conqueror in 1068, and a castle was built there in 1348, and a castle was built there in 1348. The Normans also built castles at Totnes, Okehampton, and Plympton; these, like the burhs, acted as nuclei for the growth of towns.
Devon has also featured in most of the civil conflicts in England since the Norman conquest, including the Wars of the Roses and Perkin Warbeck's rising in 1497, the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549 and the English Civil War. Perhaps most notably, the arrival of William of Orange to launch the Glorious Revolution of 1688, took place at Torquay.
1348. The Normans also built castles at Totnes, Okehampton, and Plympton; these, like the burhs, acted as nuclei for the growth of towns.
Characteristics of the local people
County Council leaders
Executive Liberal Democrat
Members of Parliament
* Ben Bradshaw
* Angela Browning
* Geoffrey Cox
* Linda Gilroy
* Nick Harvey
* Adrian Sanders
* Alison Seabeck
* Anthony Steen
* Gary Streeter
* Hugo Swire
* Richard Younger-Ross
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Demographics
- Total (2004 est.) 1,101,600
- Density 164 / km²
- Admin. council Ranked 12th
- Admin. pop. Ranked 11th 724,700
Ethnicity 98.7% White
Industry, past and present
Devon has produced tin, copper and other metals from ancient times. Devon's tin miners enjoyed a substantial degree of independence through Devon's stannary parliament, which dates back to the twelfth century. The last recorded sitting was in 1748, and it is believed they then adjourned to a pub in Tavistock.
Devon is also known for its mariners, such as Sir Francis Drake, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Richard Grenville and Sir Walter Raleigh, and as the childhood home of psychology pioneer Raymond Cattell.
Like its neighbouring county to the west, Cornwall, Devon is relatively disadvantaged economically compared to other parts of southern England, due to the decline of many traditional industries such as fishing, mining and farming. Consequently, most of Devon has qualified for the European Community Objective 2 status. The epidemic of Foot and Mouth (Hoof and Mouth) disease in 2001 harmed much of the farming community severely and had knock-on effects on the rest of the county. The attractive lifestyle of the area is drawing in many new industries which are not heavily dependent upon geographical location; Dartmoor, for instance, has recently seen a significant rise in the percentage of its inhabitants involved in the financial services sector. Devon is one of the rural counties, with the advantages and problems characteristic of these.
Devon as a descriptor
* The cream tea, involving scones, jam and clotted cream, is a local speciality and may well have originated in Devon (neighbouring counties also claim it); in other countries such as New Zealand it is known as a Devonshire tea.
* Devon is the name of a variety of ham, which (presumably) comes from Devon. In New South Wales, Australia, Devon is a name for luncheon meat (processed ham). The name changes in different states of Australia (eg 'Fritz' in South Australia, 'Polony' in Western Australia) but all describe the same type of meat.
* The Devon Rex cat breed originated here.
* Devon and South Devon are breeds of cattle that originated in the county.
* The Devonian is a period in the geologic timescale.