Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle, the remains of the largest castle in Devon, in an outstandingly picturesque setting on a wooded hill by the River Okement. Started out as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a residence in the 14th century by the Earl of Devon.
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Okehampton Castle, Castle Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1JA, United Kingdom
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