The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the high road from Honiton to Exeter, and is an agricultural town.

[4] "Rockbeare is written within the Broadclyst ward and electoral division, which is in the constituency of East Devon County Council".

[9]"Rockbeare Manor, also known as 'Rock Wood' was given by the Bishop of Bath and Wells to Matilda, Countess of Gloucester in the reign of Edward III.

[13] The team also uncovered archaeological features and significant amounts of imported Roman pottery, along with locally made goods.

It is questioned "whether the Dumnonii, the tribe who lived in the area now known as Devon, still retained their traditional identity rather than becoming entirely Romanised.

[17] "The vision for Cranbrook is to create a self-sufficient, low carbon new community in close proximity to skilled employment opportunities, encouraging people to use sustainable modes of transport and to reduce the need for them to travel between work and home by car.

"[18]The aim is to become a modern market town with close functional links with the other developments in the growth area, such as Skypark and Exeter Science Park.

Rockbeare, however, is strongly opposed as it would have to compromise 820 residential dwellings, one primary school, cemetery, sports and recreation facilities.

[19] Rockbeare is surrounded by the rolling hills of Dartmoor along with a well-appointed manor "perfect for weddings and other occasions including celebration dinners, parties, corporate team building days and charity fundraisers.

The former Independent Chapel located near the quarry has survived and been renamed to Marsh Green's village hall.

[23] Cranbrook offers a rail station with services run by South Western Railway to Exeter, London Waterloo, and Gillingham.