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 Dartmouth
Castle
Situated at the head of the River Dart across from
the town of Dartmouth is Dartmouth Castle. The castle was built after Edward IV
offered £30 a year "for ever" to the town burgesses if they would
erect a "tower with a chain sufficient in length and strength to stretch
across the mouth of the haven". The burgesses agreed to the bargain, and
proceeded to create the first English castle built with artillery in mind.  The
castle was begun in 1388 and not finished until about 1403. Only one round tower
survives, with a section of wall and a deep moat. Exhibitions on the site trace
the history of the castle.
Dartmouth Castle, which is now
in the care of English Heritage, can be reached by a pedestrian-only ferry from
the town between Easter and the end of October. Aside from its historical interest,
it is popular as a picnic spot. For more images of the castle
site, see our Dartmouth
Castle Photo Gallery Details
Dartmouth Castle
Castle Road
Dartmouth
Devon
England
TQ6 0JH
Location: 1 m SE Dartmouth, off B3205
Website: Dartmouth Castle
Phone: 01803 833 588
Fax: 01803 834 445
map
OS SX868 556
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