Castle Drogo, Exeter, England
Record Id: 707
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Brief description of site
Castle Drogo has 20th-century formal and woodland gardens of 4.9 hectares, set within an estate of 240 hectares.
Brief history of site
The castle was designed by Edwin Lutyens and built between 1910 and 1931.
Location information:
Address: Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB
Locality: Exeter
Local Authorities:
Devon; West Devon; Drewsteignton
Historical County: Devon
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 191 | Grid Ref: | SX721900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 50.69554 | Longitude: | -3.812271 |
Directions:
The castle lies 5 miles south of the A30 between Exeter and Okehampton, off the A382.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-castledrogo/w-castledrogo-gettingthere.htmKey information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: castle
Site first created: 1910 to 1931
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 60
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