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Description
The castle shows the military importance of Lydford which, from 7-13C, was a Saxon outpost; the keep, which today stands ruined, was built in 1195 to hold prisoners.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide11 m - Lydford EX20
- The Green Guide380 m - near Tavistock, Lydford EX20 4BH
- The Green Guide5.63 Km - North Brentor PL19
More tourist attractions in Tavistock
Where to sleepnearby
- From £58Clearview80 m - Lydford EX20 4BH
- From £54Townend Barn433 m - Townend Barn, Townend House, Lydford EX20 4AR
- From £60Heathergate Cottage Dartmoor BnB591 m - Heathergate, Lydford EX20 4BP
More hotels in Tavistock
Where to eatnearby
- Dartmoor Inn££MICHELIN 20241.41 Km - Moorside, Lydford EX20 4AY
- Cornish Arms££MICHELIN 202410.8 Km - 15 West Street, Tavistock PL19 8AN
- Gidleigh Park££££MICHELIN 202416.9 Km - Chagford TQ13 8HH
More restaurants in Tavistock
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