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The caravan of late traveller John Treagood has been left at one of his favourite spots in Exeter.

Tributes continue to pour in for the well-known and much-loved Devon traveller who died on Sunday night.

He had been unwell for some time.

Since then, tributes have flooded in for the man who could often be found on the county's highway verges with his beloved horse.

Now, his iconic caravan has been left at Ide roundabout in Exeter where he would often be spotted.

The words 'RIP John' have been written on the side. It has been left there to allow people to pay their respects.

The date for his funeral has also been confirmed. It will be held at Whimple Crematorium on Thursday, February 27, at 4pm and will be open for anyone who wants to pay their respects.

A post on John Treagood's Facebook page read: "First of John's final wishes complete. John's caravan is now on Ide roundabout so people can pay their respects."

Meanwhile a donation page that was setup shortly after John died to raise funds for his funeral has smashed its target.

The Justgiving page's target was £3,000 to help cover the costs of his funeral, but, as of Tuesday night, more than £7,000 has been raised.

"He had a great sense of humour, was a real human, a gentleman and he will be very missed."

Dozens of tributes have been paid to John.

Photographer Greg Wellman took this stunning image of John in 2011 with his horse at the time, Gildor.

(Image: Greg Wellman)

He said: "It was a beautiful morning and I asked John if I could take some pictures as the light was stunning.

"That morning he was a bit grumpy. 'You can do what you like!' he said.

"I reminded him of this when I met him in 2018 at Tiverton Library and he said 'That sounds like me!'.

"He had a great sense of humour, was a real human, a gentleman and he will be very missed."

Jan Littlejohn contacted Devon Live with an anecdote about John and several tins of beans that people had donated to him.

She said: "It was the cans of beans that made be laugh, he hated them.

"At one point he had (been donated) 65 cans. He put them in stews, soups and even the dog food.

"He was really happy when he got down to 40 tins, but then a kind person left him a dozen cans overnight and he was back to 52!

(Image: Howard Lloyd)

"We did laugh over it, what a legend he was!"

Others posted their memories of John on Facebook.

One said: “John was of a generation and ilk rarely seen these days. I’m so pleased he had so much love and care for his last years.

"I’m so glad Misty and Poppy will be with familiar people who love them. I will miss the updates about John and his musings.

"Rest well John - hope there is a van with dog and pony ready for you wherever you are now.”

Another said: “So sad reading this. I never met John in person, I remember years ago he used to travel to Barnstaple and stay in the lay-by on the link road, I used to drive past thinking what a fab life to lead, I know he had struggles too, but I think it is very courageous to live as he did.

"RIP Mr Treagood.”

One commenter said: “A true legend who will be greatly missed. I’m sure there will be many of us who will think of him when we pass a particular favourite stopping point of John’s. RIP Jon.”

And another person said: “RIP John, my wife and l were always on the lookout for and followed you on your travels. A true gentleman and a local character, living the simple life he wanted, you will be missed by a lot of people.”