This motte and bailey castle has one of the largest mottes and best preserved
shell keeps in the country.
The motte is made of layers of earth, rock and clay packed down onto
a natural rock mound, and was probably built about 1100. It would have
been topped by a wooden tower, but In the early 13th century a stone shell
keep was added to the top of the motte, and stone walls were constructed
around the bailey below.
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Visitor
Information |
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Please contact the
property or visit their official website for the latest opening
times and price of admission www.english-heritage.org.uk |
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Tel: 01803
864406 |
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customers@english-heritage.org.uk |
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There is a council run
car park 64 metres away (narrow access road) |
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No wheelchair access.
Steep steps lead to the castle |
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No toilets |
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There is a shop |
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No refreshments available
but the castle is in the centre of Totnes which has many facilities |
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Suitable for picnics |
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Dogs allowed on leads |
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No guided tours |
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No audio tour |
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