Devon

Devon is a county in South West England, bordering on Cornwall to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east. The name Devonshire was once common but is now rarely used, although it does feature in some names and titles (such as the Duke of Devonshire), and is still to be seen on signposts in the county.

Flag

Devon has its own (unofficial) flag which has been dedicated to Saint Petroc, who is a local saint with numerous dedications throughout Devon and neighbouring counties. This flag was adopted in 2003 after a competition run by BBC Devon http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/community_life/features/devon_flag.shtml. The winning design was created by website contributor Ryan Sealey, and won 49% of the votes cast. The creation of the flag has however caused some controversy.

Related Topics:
Flag - Saint Petroc - 2003 - BBC

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The cross design is reminscent of both England's St George's Cross and neighbouring Cornwall's Saint Piran's Flag, which also uses black and white, and the colours of the flag are those popularly identified with Devon (e.g. the colours of its Rugby Union team), and the first Viscount Exmouth flew a Green and White Flag at the Bombardment of Algiers (now on view at the Teign Valley Museum).

Related Topics:
England - St George's Cross - Cornwall - Saint Piran's Flag - Rugby Union - Viscount Exmouth - Bombardment of Algiers

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