Compton Castle

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Description

Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house

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. Given to the National Trust in 1951 by Commander Walter Raleigh Gilbert, the castle is lived in by his son and daughter-in-law. Within the curtain wall can be seen the old kitchen with spiral staircase to the guard room, reconstructed great hall, solar and chapel. There is also a lovely rose garden and knot garden

Name and credits for images of Compton Castle

Reference: 30555

Description of image – The exterior of Compton Castle; a manor house built in phases between the XIVth and XVIth centuries by the Gilbert family.

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Location

Marldon Paignton Devon,TQ31TA