Danes Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Danes Castle is one of 55 castles the Albion Guide charts in Devon. The nearest railway station, Exeter Central, is under a kilometre away. Other castles nearby include Rougemont Castle (Devon) and Cotley Castle.

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