Underground Passages

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2 Paris Street
Exeter, England EX1 1GA
Dating from 14th century, these medieval passages under Exeter High Street are a unique ancient monument: no similar system of passages can be explored by the public elsewhere in Britain. The Passages have long exercised a fascination over local people, with stories of wars and sieges, plague and pestilence! Their purpose was simple: to bring clean drinking water from natural springs in fields lying outside the walled city, through lead pipes into the heart of the city. The pipes sometimes sprang leaks and repairs to buried pipes could only be carried out by digging them up as we do today. To avoid this disruption the passages were vaulted and it is down some of these vaulted passageways that visitors are guided.The Passages are dark and narrow with a fascinating history. Visitors can experience interactive and educational exhibits in the Underground Passages Heritage Centre and watch a short video presentation before their guided tour.

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Water a history
11/20/2024

Had not heard of these before visiting Exeter. An interesting history with tour although a hard hat ...

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We went with our grandchildren, a good tour, well presented, perhaps not for the larger, older and less agile gentleman
10/17/2024

We went with our grandchildren, a good tour, well presented, perhaps not for the larger, older and l...

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Interesting
9/6/2024

I went with my 8 yr old son. We loved it. Staff were lovely and informative. Very interesting visit....

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