Exhampton

Exhampton is a town in Devon which is mentioned in the novel The Sittaford Mystery. It is the nearest town to the remote village of Sittaford which is six miles away on the edge of Dartmoor.

The town of Exhampton is believed to be based on the actual town of Okehampton. Exhampton is said to be half an hour by train to Exeter which is about correct for Okehampton. There is also mention of a castle (or ruined castle) in Exhampton. Okehampton also has a ruined castle. The address of Robert Henry Evans is 85 Fore Street. Fore Street is a main street in Okehampton.

Places and businesses in Okehampton include:
 * The Three Crowns hotel or inn
 * Hazelmoor
 * A police station
 * Messrs Williamson estate agents
 * Walters & Kirkwood solicitors
 * Amos Parker grocer
 * Forder's vehicle rental
 * Exhampton Castle