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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. 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 English Heritage Location map Details of Berry Pomeroy Castle OS SX839 623 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. 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 English Heritage Location map Details of Dartmouth Castle OS SX868 556 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 English Heritage OS SX510 848 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 1JB Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 mile southwest of town centre Website: Okehampton Castle Phone: 01837 52844 English Heritage Location map Details of Okehampton Castle OS SX584 942 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Totnes Castle    A circular shell keep in a colourful town. 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 English Heritage Location map Details of Totnes Castle OS SX801 605 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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