Hackworthy Farm, Hackworthy Lane, Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4 2LE

This property is located in Nadderwater, Exeter, within the EX 4 postal district, close to the historic route called The Trafalgar Way.

Nadderwater, Exeter lies within the EX 4 postal district. The area is associated with The Trafalgar Way, a historic route that was used to carry dispatches announcing the Battle of Trafalgar’s outcome from Falmouth to London in November 1805. The first messenger, Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotière of HMS Pickle, reached Falmouth on 4 November after a hard voyage in bad weather, then raced to London with the news of Lord Nelson’s victory and death on 21 October 1805. The route’s name commemorates this significant event, reflecting the locality’s connection to a notable moment in naval history. The historic route provides a tangible link to the past and may add character to the surrounding area.