Castle
Okehampton Castle
27 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Ruth
April 20, 2022
Great English Heritage site. Just a short drive away.
Russell
January 8, 2019
Local Ruin - English Heritage Site
Laura
May 10, 2021
Okehampton Castle is located 23miles from Sutcombe. The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in a stunning setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a sumptuous residence in the 14th century by Hugh Courtenay, Earl of Devon, much of whose work survives. After the last Courtenay owner fell foul of Henry VIII in 1539, the castle declined into a ruin. There is a riverside picnic area and beautiful woodland walks nearby.
Okehampton Castle is located 23miles from Sutcombe. The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in a stunning setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a sumptuous residence in…
Di
January 8, 2019
Located in the centre of Okehampton, set in a wooded spur above the River Okement, is the remains of the largest castle in Devon. There is a riverside picnic area & beautiful woodland walks nearby, also good for bird & nature lovers.
Paul
December 30, 2018
Take the audio tour - it is fascinating.
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Location
Castle Lane
Okehampton, England