Penstowe Castle near Kilkhampton

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Penstowe Castle near Kilkhampton

Image: © John Duncan Taken: 30 Dec 2007

Ditch between inner bailey and the motte. Modern day access to the motte is via the dark zig-zag path. In medieval times there would probably have been a wooden bridge.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.876897
Longitude
-4.4994