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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · South West England

Loddiswell

In or near Buckland-Tout-Saints.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Loddiswell — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Postbox and post office, Loddiswell - geograph.org.uk - 6153517

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End · 4.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Loddiswell is a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Loddiswell is a castle located in South-West England. Its historical significance is noted, although specific details about its era or architectural features are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

There is evidence at the northern end of this parish that Blackdown hill was used by the Romans, on the hill Blackdown Rings, a ring-and-bailey hill fort, may be the remains of a wooden fortress of the 12th century, not otherwise documented. The hill itself gives a commanding view of the area. Loddiswell was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 when the manor was valued at 100 shillings. The manor then belonged to Juhel of Totnes, but had belonged to an Anglo Saxon called Heca before the Norman Conquest. Domesday recorded that there was a fishery that gave 30 salmon as geld. The parish church of St. Michael's and All Angels, is of the 14th century, enlarged in the 15th century; its font…

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Coordinates
50.3210, -3.8000
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Loddiswell
Postcode
TQ7 4QZ
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End4.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Congregational Chapel📷 5

Chapels · South West England

Congregational Chapel

Congregational Chapel — chapel in Loddiswell, South Hams, Devon, England, UK.

Free
Postbox and post office, Loddiswell - geograph.org.uk - 6153517📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Loddiswell War Memorial

Loddiswell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lane to Rake Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1296102📷 3

Historic bridges · South West England

Newmill Bridge

Newmill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Gate and track by Avon Mill - geograph.org.uk - 6698139📷 3

Historic bridges · South West England

Loddiswell Mill Bridge

Loddiswell Mill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lane to Idstone - geograph.org.uk - 4990685📷 3

Historic bridges · South West England

Idstone Bridge

Idstone Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Remains of old railway bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1579997📷 3

Farms (open to visitors) · South West England

Leigh Barton Farmhouse

Leigh Barton Farmhouse — a Grade I-listed farm in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Loddiswell

Places to stay

Ice Cream - geograph.org.uk - 4456924📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Parkland Caravan and Camping Site

Parkland Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.

Approaching Stumpy Post Cross, heading south on the A381 - geograph.org.uk - 7272798📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Island Lodge Caravan and Camping Site

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A379 enters Churchstow - geograph.org.uk - 3856662📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Silver Gates Certified Site

Silver Gates Certified Site — a caravan park in england south west.

Churchstow, the Church House Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5680911📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Beechcroft Ceritified Site

Beechcroft Ceritified Site — a caravan park in england south west.

Hangmans Cross - geograph.org.uk - 5875361📷 2

Caravan parks · South West England

Moor View Touring Park

Moor View Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Buckland Tout Saints Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3691778📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel

Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Church Street ends - geograph.org.uk - 3883333📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

King Of Prussia Inn

King Of Prussia Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Telephone Kiosk at Front of Hollywell Stores, St. Anne's Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 7438835📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Old Chapel Inn

The Old Chapel Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms

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Church of St James the Less, Kingston - geograph.org.uk - 6829380📷 6

Historic pubs · South West England

Dolphin Inn

Dolphin Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Man Creche - geograph.org.uk - 3919932📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Victoria Inn

Victoria Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Passenger Ferry Jetty, Salcombe - geograph.org.uk - 6277120📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Ferry Inn

The Ferry Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loddiswell?
Loddiswell is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 4QZ), in the parish of Loddiswell.
What is Loddiswell?
Loddiswell — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Loddiswell?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 4QZ.
Is Loddiswell a protected site?
Yes — Loddiswell is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Does Loddiswell charge admission?
Loddiswell typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Loddiswell?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 4QZ.