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Trialling land energy & renewables

Renewable energy is the only way forward to supplement our use of primary fuels. Which renewable option is appropriate for a given location depends on the characteristic of that site – but there is a responsibility for each country, region and community to find a means to create some sustainable power.

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Trialling land energy & renewables

Renewable energy is the only way forward to supplement our use of primary fuels. Which renewable option is appropriate for a given location depends on the characteristic of that site – but there is a responsibility for each country, region and community to find a means to create some sustainable power. 

  • Liverton Solar

    Liverton Solar

    As landowners and land managers, we have a responsibility to do our part in ..

  • Dotton woodchip

    Dotton woodchip

    In 2007 Clinton Devon Estates converted an old farm building at Dotton near ..

  • Solar PV

    Solar PV

    Clinton Devon Estates was keen to understand how solar PV would help them ta..

But our power for good or evil in this world’s affairs in a countryside is enormous

– Robert Lipscomb, Steward 1865 – 1892

Do what you can to elevate your profession. It is an honourable one

– Robert Lipscomb, Steward 1865 – 1892

Handing over something more valuable than we have today,

– Estates ethos

to set out against the Scots, the King’s enemies and rebels

– Instructions given by Edward 1 to John de Clinton on 8th April 1298, prior to him leading the Royal army to victory at the Battle of Falkirk. As a direct result the Clinton Barony was formed on 22nd July 1299

…and the Lord Clinton was, by the whole Council, brought to the King’s presence, who after like thanks was given, was pleased that he should be made High Admiral of England and one of his Privy Council…

– Official record of appointment of 9th Baron Clinton as Lord High Admiral for life on 4th May 1550