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Compton Castle

House museum · Marldon, England

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Compton Castle
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History

Compton Castle in the parish of Marldon in Devon, is a fortified manor house in the village of Compton, about 5 miles (8 km) west of Torquay on the southern coast of Devon, England. The estate was home to the families of Compton, de la Pole, Doddiscombe, Gilbert and Templer. The castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the time since it was built. Listed as a Grade 1 set of buildings, it has been a National Trust property since 1951.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Compton Castle”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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