TOTNES CASTLE

Originally an 11th century Norman timbered motte, one of the largest in England, overlooking the town and river. A stone shell-keep was then built in 1326 with a keep inside. By the mid 16th century it was in a poor state of repair, and was not used in the Civil War. On one side there is the bailey around which are the remains of the curtain wall. Parts of the 13th century town walls still remain.

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Photos Andrew Tivenan