Totnes Castle - Reviews from across the web
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Pictures of Totnes Castle Long ago, Kingsbridge was a thriving port, these days it is an interesting holiday destination providing year long excitement for boating enthusiasts and a wealth sandy beaches and lovely coves for those who simply wish... picturesofengland.com
CastleXplorer - Totnes Castle The motte is made of layers of earth, rock and clay packed down onto a natural rock mound, and was probably built about 1100. It would have been topped by a wooden tower, but In the early 13th century a stone shell keep was added to the top of the motte, and stone walls were constructed around the b... castlexplorer.co.uk
TOTNES CASTLE Originally an 11th century Norman timbered motte (one of the largest in England), which later contained a square stone tower, overlooking the town and river. A stone shell-keep was then built in 1326. By the mid 16th century it was in a poor state of repair, and took no part in the Civil War. It is ... ecastles.co.uk
Britannia Castles: Totnes, Devon Considering its size and strength Totnes Castle has little recorded history. Judhael's son was the last male of his line and the Honour was cut up. Half seems to have gone to his grandson William de Braose, the other share is found in the hands of Guy de Nonant, whose connection with the original ow... britannia.com
Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon The castle has commanding views of Totnes, the River Dart and the surrounding area. Today, historic Totnes has regular ferry trips along the beautiful River Dart to Dartmouth - a journ... weddingssouthwest.co.uk
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