Lydford Castle and Saxon Town, (EH) - Lydford
Lydford EX20 4BH, England
URPoint Details
Parking; dogs on leads only.
Standing above the gorge of the River Lyd, this 12th century tower was notorious as a prison. The earthworks of the original Norman fort are to the south. A Saxon town once stood nearby and its layout is still discernible.
Standing above the gorge of the River Lyd, this 12th century tower was notorious as a prison. The earthworks of the original Norman fort are to the south. A Saxon town once stood nearby and its layout is still discernible.
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Lydford EX20 4BH, England