Town Trail

TOWN CENTRE

Brass-rubbing trail

Below are clues as to where all the brass rubbings are, click on the links to learn more information about each of the dinosaurs.

Click on the compass to download a version of the clues which is printable.

1

BRONTOSAURUS

(bron-tuh-SAWR-uhs) ‘thunder lizard’

LOCATION: The Dinosaur Paddock at Strand

CLUE: Baby Bronto in the sun, you will find plaque number one!

Sponsored by Exmouth Indoor Market

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2

ALLOSAURUS

(Al-oh-SAWR-us) ‘unusual lizard’

LOCATION: The Dinosaur Paddock at Strand

CLUE: Two Allosauri stare at you; on the paddock is plaque two!

Sponsored by Cockman Builders

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3

MINMI ANKYLOSAURUS

(an-KLEE-oh-SAWR-us) ‘fused lizard’

LOCATION: The Parade Planters

CLUE: They never saw Concorde fly; but this next plaque is quite close by.

Sponsored by Vibrant Pulse

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4

TRICERATOPS

(try-SAIR-uh-tops) ‘three horned face’

LOCATION: Magnolia Centre

CLUE: Dinos never had to shop – but this plaque is by Co-op.

Sponsored by Sunshine Pre-School

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5

APATOSAURUS

(Ap-at-oh-SAWR-us) ‘deceptive lizard’

LOCATION: Blackmore Theatre

CLUE: Say ‘To be or not to be’ – by the door the plaque you’ll see!

Sponsored by Bassetts Farm Primary School

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6

DEINONYCHUS

(Die-NON-ick-us) ‘terrible claw’

LOCATION: Beacon Hill (Water Wheel)

CLUE: To find this you’ll have to kneel; just by an ancient water wheel.

Sponsored by AJ’s Taxis

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7

eolambia

(ee-oh-lam-BE-ah) ‘Lambe’s dawn lizard’

LOCATION: Pavilion

CLUE: Shows on here and tasty cake – one more brass rub you can make.

Sponsored by Spoken

 

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8

STEGOCERAS

(steg-OSS-er-us) ‘covered horn’

LOCATION: Ocean

CLUE: Behind the Ocean, with roof a wave. Look round the back – be brave.

Sponsored by The Grapevine

 

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9

CERATOSAURUS

(sir-AT-toe-SAWR-us) ‘horned lizard’

LOCATION: Exmouth Big Wheel

CLUE: Look around twixt road and sea – under cover I will be.

Sponsored by The Point Bar & Grill

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10

STYRACOSAURUS

(stih-RAK-uh-SAWR-us) ‘spiked lizard’

LOCATION: Octagon

CLUE: Ice cream and drinks to sell; a plaque on railings here as well.

Sponsored by The Proper Fish and Chip Co.

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11

TROODON

(TRO-uh-don) ‘wounding tooth’

LOCATION: Esplanade (Alexandra Terrace)  

CLUE: Plaque is mounted over beach, in a shelter… you can reach!
Sponsored by Eaton-Terry Clark Property Management  

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12

IGUANODON

(ig-WAN-oh-don) ‘iguana and toothed’

LOCATION: Bumble and Bee

CLUE: Bumble Bee for tea & toast; plaque 6 is on their Paddock post.

Sponsored by World of Country Life, Exmouth

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13

PTERANODON

(teh-RAN-oh-don) ‘wing and toothless’

LOCATION: Manor Gardens

CLUE: By notice board which lists our fun; you will find another one!

Sponsored by The Dolphin Pre-School and Nursery

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14

BRACHIOSAURUS

(BRAK-ee-oh-SAWR-us) ‘arm lizard’

LOCATION: Town Council

CLUE: Town Hall car park, by back door; cast a gaze and find one more.

Sponsored by EDDC

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15

STEGOSAURUS

(STEG-uh-SAWR-us) ‘roof lizard’

LOCATION: The Strand (Planters)

CLUE: Cross Strand where flowers enchant; plaque is hidden by a plant.

Sponsored by Ladram Bay Holiday Park         

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