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Lydford
Castle
SX 509-848 Devon England
SX 509-848 Devon England
Lydford
Castle is a 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, founded by Richard I.
The basement of the three storey keep is an enclosed within the motte, with the
foundations of the bailey curtain wall to the west. In the 18th century it was
used as a courthouse and a notorious prison. Visit pending. 8 miles north-east
is Okehampton Castle and 13 miles west
is Launceston Castle.
Lydford Castle is located in the village centre, off the A386. 22 miles north of Plymouth, on the A386.
The site is owned by English Heritage and is freely accessible in daylight hours.
There is a car park.
For more information on the castle, go to its HomePage.
Click
here for
a castle map of the area 