Castle
Compton Castle
ENG England · 16th century
Compton Castle in the parish of Marldon in Devon, is a fortified manor house in the village of Compton (formerly "Compton Pole"), about 5 miles (8 km) west of Torquay on the southern coast of Devon, England (grid reference SX865648). The estate was home to the families of Compton, de la Pole, Doddiscombe, Gilbert and Templer. The castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the time since it was built. Listed as a Grade 1 set of buildings, it has been a National Trust property since 1951.
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Compton Castle ranks #2,641 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #187 of the 329 mapped in England. Founded 1520, it is older than 44% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 718 atlas entries founded in the 16th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,414 times in the last 60 days, more than 58% of the atlas. 5 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how England compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Compton Castle?
Compton Castle stands in England, at 50.47253°, -3.60028°.
When was Compton Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1520. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Compton Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #2,641 of 7,738 worldwide, and #187 in England. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Compton Castle?
Berry Pomeroy Castle, about 4 km away.
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