Compton Castle
Located in Marldon, South Hams District Coordinates: 50°28′21″ N 3°36′01″ W
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- Elevation
- 68 m
- above sea level
About Compton Castle
Compton Castle is a historic site. Location: Marldon, South Hams District.
Compton Castle in the parish of Marldon 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). The estate was home to the families of Compton, de la Pole, Doddiscombe, Gilbert and Templer. The castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the time since it was built. Listed as a Grade 1 set of buildings, it has been a National Trust property since 1951.
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At a glance
- Heritage designation
- Grade I listed building
Source: Wikidata
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Nearest towns and villages
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Compton Village, Marldon0.4 km SE
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Paignton Town, Torbay4.7 km SE -
Cockington Town, Torbay3.2 km E
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Marldon Village, Marldon1.9 km S
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