Compton Castle
Compton, Marldon, Near Paignton, South Devon TQ3 1TA - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1803 875740 - Fax: +44 (0)1803 875740
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Fortified manor house built between 1340 and 1520 by the Gilbert family, home of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, coloniser of Newfoundland and half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh. Direct descendants of the family still live here. There are dramatic towers, battlements and a curtain wall. The medieval great hall (reconstructed), solar, chapel, old kitchen, guardrooms and spiral staircase are all open, together with a rose garden. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, April to October inclusive, hours 10-12.15pm, 2-5pm.
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