Compton Castle
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Overview
A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert - half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh, this is the last truly fortified dwelling to be built in Devon. The extremely high curtain walls, symmetrical towers and portcullis create an unforgettable approach. Inside there are machicolations, spiral staircases and squints, making Compton a place of discovery and adventure for imaginative children and adults alike.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 29 Mar-27 Oct, Tue-Thu & BH Mons 10.30-4.30 (last admission 4)
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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