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Devon Castles

Berry Pomeroy Castle - Totnes Castle



 Berry Pomeroy Castle
  

A romantic ruin in a secluded valley location. Berry Pomeroy was begun by the Pomeroy family in the 15th century. Within the castle defenses is an impressive Elizabethan manor built by the powerful Seymour family around the year 1560. The castle is entered through a massive gatehouse, which features a 15th century wall painting of the Three Kings. The manor was left to moulder after about 1700, but along the way it has collected a reputation as one of the most haunted ruins in England. more...
Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 6LJ

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 2½ m E Totnes, off A385
Website: Berry Pomeroy Castle
Phone: 01803 866 618
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OS Grid SX839 623
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 Dartmouth Castle
  
Dartmouth Castle

Situated at the head of the River Dart across from the town of Dartmouth is Dartmouth Castle. 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. more...
Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, England, TQ6 0JH

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 1 m SE Dartmouth, off B3205
Website: Dartmouth Castle
Phone: 01803 833 588
Fax: 01803 834 445
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OS Grid SX868 556
Photo Credit: Joanne Davies, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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  Lydford Castle
  
Lydford Castle

13th century square tower keep became a notorious prison. Nearby are remains of an earlier Norman castle, and a Saxon village.
Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, England

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 8 miles south of Okehampton, off the A386
Website: Lydford Castle
Phone: 01822 828 320
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OS Grid SX510 848
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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 Okehampton Castle
  

The ruins of what was once the largest castle in Devon now stand on a wooded outcropping above the River Okement. Norman motte and keep. more...
Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 1JB

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 1 mile southwest of town centre
Website: Okehampton Castle
Phone: 01837 52844
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OS Grid SX584 942
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 Totnes Castle
  
Totnes Castle

A circular shell keep in a colourful town. more...
Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 5NU

Attraction Type: Castle
Website: Totnes Castle
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone: 01803 864 406
Fax: 01803 864 406
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OS Grid SX801 605
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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