Compton Castle - Wikipedia
WEBCompton Castle in the parish of Marldon [2] in Devon, is a fortified manor house in the village of Compton (formerly "Compton Pole"), about 5 miles (8 km) west of Torquay on the southern coast of Devon, England (grid reference SX865648).
Compton Castle | Devon | National Trust
WEB4 days ago · Compton Castle. Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden. Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1TA. Opening times. Prices. See on map. Visitor information. Things to see and do. About Compton Castle.
Compton Castle’s history │ Devon | National Trust
WEBDiscover the history of Compton Castle in Devon, home to the Gilbert family for over 600 years. Follow its journey though periods of disrepair and restoration.
COMPTON CASTLE (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ... - Tripadvisor
WEBWe found Compton Castle online during our stay in Devon. It’s tucked out of the way down beautiful country lanes in gorgeous countryside. We were happy to find a lovely rose garden, tranquil grounds and a fascinating castle.
Inside Compton Castle | Devon | National Trust
WEBA rare surviving example of a fortified medieval manor house, Compton Castle is known for its high curtain walls, towers and portcullis. Inside, the scene is just as grand, featuring a Great Hall and Sub Solar.
Compton Castle - Visit Devon
WEBCompton Castle. Paignton. A dramatic fortified manor house with a delightful formal garden. A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, is a bewitching mixture of romance and history.
Compton Castle - Devon and Cornwall Guide
WEBRising from lush green fields near Paignton, the imposing silhouette of Compton Castle looks like something from a fairytale. With parts dating back an incredible 650 years to the 1300s, this well-preserved fortified manor house provides families with a magical day out discovering medieval majesty.
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WEBFeb 17, 2014 · Overview. The landscape at Compton Castle was laid out in about 1820-25 in the Picturesque style, a creative movement inspired by nature, in contrast to the formality of earlier gardens.
Compton Castle | Devon Gardens Trust
WEBSet in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, Compton Castle is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. A fortified medieval house for many years the residence of the Gilbert family. It was improved by John Gilbert c.1520, partly in ruins in the eighteenth century and restored in the 1950s.
Compton Castle (Paignton) - Visitor Information & Reviews
WEBCompton Castle and its collection. Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years. Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539–1583) was coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
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