A guide to Devon, England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
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Totnes Castle A guide to Devon, England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information. |
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Totnes CastleTotnes Castle sits high on a hill above the town, commanding the approaches from three valleys. One of the best surviving examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle, Totnes was first erected in the 11th century as a wooden palisade on a high mound. Extensive remodeling in the 13th and 14th centuries created a circular stone keep atop the mound, surrounded by a curtain wall. The keep has survived in excellent condition, though the outer defenses have been left to crumble. Editor's ViewEnglish Heritage have produced a very nice guide to the castle for children, full of interesting historical anecdotes and games designed to teach children about the castle in a painless way. My own daughter at age 4 was fascinated by the guide and kept asking for it to be read to her, many months after our visit to Totnes.
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