Plympton Castle
Plympton Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Plympton, Devon, England. It stands above the Tory Brook, and may replace an older fortification. The castle was founded as an earth and timber motte-and-bailey in the late 11th century by either Richard de Redvers or his son, Baldwin de Redvers, 1st Earl of Devon.
- Castle
- …lies at an elevation of around 100 feet (30 metres)
- …is also known as “Remains of Castle”
- Description: former castle near Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Plympton Castle
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Latitude
50.38357° or 50° 23′ 1″ north
Longitude
-4.04851° or 4° 2′ 55″ west
Open location code
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