Dunscombe
Dunscombe Manor and Dunscombe Farm are historically significant sites located near Sidmouth, offering a blend of rich heritage and picturesque landscapes. Dunscombe Manor is believed to have been part of the Domesday manor of "Selcombe" or Salcombe Regis, with origins dating back to at least 925 AD. The original manor house suffered a devastating fire around 1763 and now lies in ruins . Dunscombe Farm is also home to Constancia Stud, a stud farm situated along the Jurassic Coast. The farm has a history of breeding Swedish and other sport horses, contributing to the region's equestrian heritage . The area surrounding Dunscombe Manor is rich in biodiversity. Surveys conducted in the region, including the lanes from the Donkey Sanctuary car park past Dunscombe Manor to the National Trust site at Lincombe, highlight the significance of hedgerow scrub habitats. These habitats support a variety of wildlife, underscoring the ecological importance of the area.