Castles · South West England
Prestonbury Castle (fort)
In or near Drewsteignton.
Prestonbury Castle (fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yeoford · 9.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Prestonbury Castle (fort) is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Prestonbury Castle is a fort located in South-West England. It is an example of an early medieval earthwork castle, notable for its historical significance in the region. The site offers insights into the defensive structures used during its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6961, -3.7760
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Drewsteignton
- Postcode
- EX6 6PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Yeoford — 9.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/231011842 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prestonbury Castle (fort)?
- Prestonbury Castle (fort) is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 6PW), in the parish of Drewsteignton.
- What is Prestonbury Castle (fort)?
- Prestonbury Castle (fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prestonbury Castle (fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Yeoford, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6 6PW.
- Does Prestonbury Castle (fort) charge admission?
- Prestonbury Castle (fort) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Prestonbury Castle (fort)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 6PW. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.