The Community Assembly of Honiton (/ˈhɒnitən/) is located in a market town in East Devon, situated close to the River Otter. The town grew along the line of the Fosse Way, an ancient Roman road linking Exeter (Isca Dumnoniorum) to Lincoln (Lindum).
Contrary to 19th-century theories, it is unlikely to have been known as a stopping-point by the Romans, who built a small fort for that purpose just to the west of the present town. Honiton's location is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Honetone, meaning Huna's tun or farmstead.
Honiton grew to become an important market town, known for lace making that was introduced by Flemish immigrants in the Elizabethan era. In the 17th century thousands of people produced lace by hand in their homes, and in the 19th century Queen Victoria had her wedding dress made of Honiton Lace, although the dress itself was made in the fishing village of Beer. Over the years, Honiton also became known for its pottery.
Community Assemblies are made up of residents concerned about a lack of democratic process at a local and national level, dedicated to preserving and asserting our inalienable rights and obligations to ourselves, the Earth and future generations.
Founding Facilitators
- Lynne Deam
- Beth Webb
- Trev Brice
Founding Facilitators of enlisted Community Assemblies in the Group Directory are also affiliate members of the Community Assembly of the British Isles.
Location
Address
Honiton, Devon, Kernow, Britsh Isles
