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Totnes Castle

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Address:	Castle Street Totnes Devon
Postcode:	TQ9 5NU
Telephone:	01803 864406

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Description:

Totnes has a fine example of a Norman Castle, with commanding views over the town. Totnes Castle was constructed at a time when feudal Lords ruled over a simple mediaeval society. The presence, power and status of this ruling class of Norman's, was clearly demonstrated to the local people in the form of the castles that they built.
William the conqueror, granted Totnes, along with 107 other Devonshire manors to Judel the Breton (three variations of the name are mentioned in the research texts; Judel, Juhel and Judhael). Totnes castle was one of the first three stone castles to be in Devon, in a clear attempt to tighten William's hold over this potentially rebellious shire. Judel built his castle in the most commanding position possible, straddling the original medieval town walls with one of the largest examples of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle in the country. A dramatic round shell keep built on top of a huge mound of pounded earth and rock that still evokes a feeling of power today. The castle remains remarkably intact to this day, as it never received the kind of battering usually suffered by castles in the middle ages.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010

Opening          Times               Opening Days

1 Apr-30 Jun    10am-5pm          Mon - Sun.
1 Jul-31 Aug    10am-6pm          Mon - Sun.
1-30 Sep        10am-5pm          Mon - Sun.
1 Oct-1 Nov    10am-4pm         Mon - Sun.
2 Nov-31 Mar    Closed

How much does it cost?

Adult: £3.00 until 31 Mar 2010 / £3.20 from 1 Apr 2010
Children: £1.50 (5-15 years) until 31 Mar 2010 / £1.60 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession: £2.60 until 31 Mar 2010 / £2.70 from 1 Apr 2010

English Heritage Members: Free

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