Lydford Castle EX20 4BH
Entry: Free for everyone
Open: seasonal - check website
Dogs: On lead only
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About:
The village of Lydford has an unforgettable setting on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, just upriver from the spectacular Lydford Gorge. Its importance in Saxon and medieval times has left its legacy in the street layout and in two castles: a post-Conquest castle, of which the earthworks remain, and a 13th-century tower, built on top of a 12th-century predecessor. This latter castle served as a prison for enforcing the laws that regulated both Dartmoor’s forest and also its important tin industry.

Dogs: on leads

Parking:
There is a free car park in the village opposite the Castle Inn.

Facilities:
None on site

Notes: The site comprises three separate areas. To access the Norman Fort follow the track bearing left from the castle entrance, which takes you behind the church.
The Saxon Town Banks are bisected by the main village street. Entrances to the sites are located next to Nicholls Hall and Clifton Cottage.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181