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Heywood Castle

Open accesson open access land, where the right to roam applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Heywood Castle is a castle in Devon. The Albion Guide lists 55 castles in the county; this is one of them. Other castles nearby include Eggesford Castle, Stone Barton Ringwork and Court Castle. The closest station is Eggesford, 1 km to the south.

More at the National Heritage List entry

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