Seaton is full of history and culture to discover. Nestled on the iconic Jurassic Coast, there’s lots of history to uncover, so we’ve put together some of our favourite facts about the town!

  • There are 16 places across the world called Seaton! 18 of these are in the UK alone. 
  • At one point there was a Baron Seaton! The title was created in 1839 for Sir John Colbourne and followed his family for three generations! The family line ended in 1955, as did the title. 
  • In November 2013, a metal detector enthusiast discovered a hoard of Roman coins. There were 22,000 the largest and best preserved 4th century collections ever found in Britain. 
  • The first recorded mention of the name Seaton was in 1146, in a Papal Bull by Pope Eugenius III.
  • Seaton is, of course, part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its geological significance and stunning coastline. Fossils, particularly ammonites, can often be found along the beaches in this area, attracting fossil hunters and tourists alike.
    • Seaton is home to a particularly unique stretch of the Jurassic Coast, as rocks from all three eras can be seen here! Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous. 

How many did you know? Are there any fun facts you know that we haven’t mentioned? Let us know!

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