Prestonbury Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Prestonbury Castle is one of 55 castles the Albion Guide charts in Devon. It sits within Dartmoor National Park. The nearest railway station is Yeoford, 9.5 km to the north. Nearby castles include Cranbrook Castle, Wooston Castle and Gidleigh Castle.

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