Castles · South West England
Compton Castle
In or near Marldon.
Compton Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Torre · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Compton Castle is a castle located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Compton Castle is a fortified manor house located in South-West England. It is notable for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle reflects the defensive style of the 14th century and has significant historical importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4725, -3.6003
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Marldon
- Postcode
- TQ3 1TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Torre — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/95522700 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Castle?
- Compton Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ3 1TA), in the parish of Marldon.
- What is Compton Castle?
- Compton Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Compton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 3.8 km away. The nearest town is Marldon. Drivers can use postcode TQ3 1TA.
- Does Compton Castle charge admission?
- Compton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Compton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ3 1TA.