Powderham Castle was a late 14th century stone quadrangular fortress, founded by Sir Philip Courtenay. Built in 1390-1420, only the east and west towers, together with the Marble Hall, the Ante-Room and the chapel belong to this period. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the Courtenay family re-modelled the facade when making an E-plan mansion. Garrisoned for King Charles I during the Civil War, after a successful assault by Col. Hammond in January 1646, the castle surrendered to the Roundheads. Having survived a great deal of damage, it was restored and altered in the 18th and 19th century but sadly there is no evidence of any earthworks around the castle. Visit pending. 8 miles north is Exeter Castle.