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Croft Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Croft Castle is one of 55 castles the Albion Guide charts in Devon. For more of the same, Court Castle and Millsome Castle are close by. Eggesford Station is 6.2 km away to the north-east.

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