The Top 6 Castles in Mid Devon
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from in Mid Devon. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Mid Devon. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Heywood Castle Motte and Bailey
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Overlooking the TawValley, at the northern end of Heywood Wood, stand the remains of an early medieval motte and bailey castle. Motte and bailey castles are medieval fortifications introduced into …
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St Mary's Church and Hemyock Castle
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Hemyock, on the River Culm, is the largest village in the Blackdown Hills AONB. A settlement can be traced here right back to 100BC and it has a history of …
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Bickleigh Castle
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Bickleigh Castle is a lovely manor house on the banks of the River Exe. Although the main building was destroyed during the Civil War, the central courtyard and other historic …
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Hemyock Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Hemyock Castle is a privately owned scheduled Ancient Monument & residential site, normally only opened to the public during special open days on Bank Holiday Mondays (2 to 5 pm) …
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Tiverton Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Built in the 1100s on order of Henry I, Tiverton Castle has had so many renovations and re-buildings that you can see architecture from almost every period since. Privately owned …
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Knightshayes Court
Highlight • Historical Site
Knightshayes Court is an impressive grand Gothic Revival country house set in a beautiful garden, with over 1,200 unique plant species.
NCN 3 passes through the historic Knightshayes Estate, grounds owned and managed by the National Trust.
NCN 3 passes through the historic Knightshayes Estate, grounds owned and managed by the National Trust.
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