What is recorded here
This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: The Prospect Steps and Watergate Path These steps formed part of an ancient right of way from Southernhay down to the Elizabethan Exeter Quay. The present steps date from 1835 when the adjacent warehouse was built. The kind assistance of the Devon County Council Environment and Countryside Committee enabled the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust to renovate and upgrade the walkway in December 1990
Prospect Steps are a historic pathway in Exeter, dating from 1835, which have served as a vital link between Southernhay and the Elizabethan Exeter Quay, preserving an ancient right of way and contributing to the city's historical and cultural heritage.
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