The town's past is based on the tin mining of Dartmoor and the woollen industry with the river providing ample power for the many mills that once lined its banks. Ashburton is one of only four Stannary Towns in Devon and tin was mined in the area as far back as Roman times and considered as recently as the 1970s. An important part of Ashburton's history is the Office of Portreeve, not least because this ancient Saxon office is still kept alive today. Dating back to 820 AD, the office is the only one now held by Act of Parliament although it exists in eight other towns in England. Taken from http://www.ashburton.org/portreeve.htm Ashburtons close proximity to Darmoor makes this town an ideal place to exploor what the moors have to offer. There are several Restaurants in Ashburton which cater for all those wishing to eatout in Ashburton. Below is a list of all the Restaurants in Ashburton. Towns near Ashburton Buckfastleigh, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Bovey Tracey

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