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The geological position of Lee, places it some 2 Miles to the West of Ilfracombe. Bordered on three sides by rolling Devonshire countryside and on the fourth by the Bristol channel. The picturesque village, which enjoys a maritime climate,is situated in a deep combe, heavily wooded in places. It is very easy to imagine how a small community would have evolved and flourished in such a natural sheltered haven, gleaning a living from the land and sea. Lee is often referred to locally as Fuchsia Valley during the flowering season, many of the village hedgerows are ablaze with the scarlet flowers.
Lee and Lincombe supports some one hundred and ten properties of varied construction, ranging from traditional thatched cottages to others of more modern construction. One could safely say that the hub of the village is centered around St Matthews Church, Built in 1835 Opposite the church stands the Village Hall and Pixie Meadow, the sighting of many a Village Fete in bygone years and present times. |
