Totnes Castle
Totnes Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle in the middle of the Devon town of Totnes. It is one of the best preserved motte and bailey castles in the whole country.
The walls we see today date from the 14th century, however there was another castle on this site before that date. The castle is built of Devonian Limestone and Red Sandstone and has views across both Totnes and South Devon. An entrance fee is charged to get in to the castle.
This was my first visit to Totnes Castle. It has been a place that I've wanted to visit for a long time mainly for one reason. I'm the direct relation of Juhel of Totnes, the builder of the first castle here almost 1,000 years ago, meaning that this site is part of my family's history.
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Exploring Totnes Castle
A short tour around the well-preserved shell keep of Totnes Castle, a Norman fortification that is over 700 years old.
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2015-08-05 Totnes Castle. Totnes, Devon. England.
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Totnes, Devon
Totnes is a historic market town located on the banks of the River Dart in the South Hams District of Devon.
Totnes was first recorded in 907 AD where it was the site of a castle. By the 12th century, Totnes had already became an important market town and by 1523, Totnes was the second richest town in Devon and the sixteenth richest in the whole of England. However, it wasn't until 1553 when Totnes was granted character by King Edward VI.
Totnes has a very large number of historic buildings and is said to have more listed buildings than any other town. It's town centre is mainly built along one street, High Street, which has a beautiful arch known as East Gate over it as well as a magnificent church dedicated to St Mary. There is also a castle in the town, which is what the town is most famous for. Although only the walls remain, it's a great place to see views of the town. The castle is managed by English Heritage and a fee is charged to non-members.
Much like Glastonbury in Devon's neighbouring county of Somerset, Totnes has become home to a New Age community over the last few years.
Places to see in ( Totnes - UK )
Places to see in ( Totnes - UK )
Totnes is a market town and civil parish at the head of the estuary of the River Dart in Devon, England within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Totnes is about 22 miles (35 km) south southwest of Exeter and is the administrative centre of the South Hams District Council.
Totnes has a long recorded history, dating back to AD907 when its first castle was built; it was already an important market town by the 12th century. Indications of its former wealth and importance are given by the number of merchants' houses built in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Today, the town of Totnes is a thriving centre for music, art, theatre and natural health. It has a sizeable alternative and New Age community, and Totnes is known as a place where one can live a bohemian lifestyle. Two electoral wards mention Totnes (Bridgetown and Town).
Totnes is built on a hill rising from the west bank of the River Dart, which separates Totnes from the suburb of Bridgetown. It is at the lowest bridging point of the river which here is tidal and forms a winding estuary down to the sea at Dartmouth. The river continues to be tidal for about 1 mile (1.6 km) above the town, until it meets Totnes Weir, built in the 17th century. Today there are two road bridges, a railway bridge and a footbridge over the river in the town. Totnes Bridge is the nearest bridge to the sea and is a road bridge built in 1826–28 by Charles Fowler.
Totnes is said to have more listed buildings per head than any other town. The Norman motte-and-bailey Totnes Castle, now owned by English Heritage, was built during the reign of William I, probably by Juhel of Totnes. The late medieval church of St Mary with its 120 feet (37 m) high west tower, visible from afar, is built of rich red Devonian sandstone. A prominent feature of the town is the Eastgate—an arch spanning the middle of the main street. This Elizabethan entrance to the walled town was destroyed in a fire in September 1990, but was rebuilt.
The ancient Leechwell, so named because of the supposed medicinal properties of its water, and apparently where lepers once came to wash, still provides fresh water. The Butterwalk is a Tudor covered walkway that was built to protect the dairy products once sold here from the sun and rain. Totnes Elizabethan House Museum is in one of the many authentic Elizabethan merchant's houses in the town, built around 1575.
The A38 passes about 7 miles (11 km) to the west of Totnes, connected to the town by the A384 from Buckfastleigh and the A385 which continues to Paignton. The town also lies on the A381 between Newton Abbot and Salcombe. Totnes railway station is situated on the Exeter to Plymouth line, and has trains direct to London Paddington, Penzance and Plymouth, and as far north as Aberdeen. Nearby, Totnes (Riverside) railway station is at the southern end of the South Devon Railway Trust which runs tourist steam locomotives along the line that follows the River Dart up to Buckfastleigh.
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List of Best Things to do in Totnes, United Kingdom (UK)
The Timehouse
Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Leather School
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Totnes Kayaks
Totnes Guildhall
St Mary's Church
Totnes Elizabethan House Museum
Totnes, Devon. England
View of Totnes from Totnes Castle. 2015.08.05
Totnes Christmas Market 2018
A small plug as a way of saying thank you to our local community - Happy Christmas from all of us at Powerhouse Videos. Make sure that you visit on the 18th for some great bargains!
Totnes Late Night Christmas Shopping 2018 is Tuesday evenings the 4th, 11th and 18th of December 2018. From 15:30 to 21:30.
Cultural Experience Programme - English in Totnes
A flavour of the Cultural Experience Programme from English in Totnes - a series of lessons in and around Totnes which explore English language, English history and English culture, led by a local Anthropologist and English Teacher.
Totnes The Most Eccentric Town in Britain, Castle, Train and Other Tourist Attraction
Totne Britain has earned a reputation for a level of eccentricity beyond the usual cream tea and antiques shop fare that characterises a day trip in this part of the world – but in recent years it has also developed more pedigree and poise many than its south-west siblings. Indeed, back in 2007 Time magazine hailed Totnes as the capital of New-Age chic, and today’s Totnesians are certainly a well-heeled bunch, who are likely to sport a black labrador with their multicoloured festival wear.
But while the wider world may have only recently caught on to what to Totnes has long offered – a green/veggie/ethical take on things – it is still pushing the envelope: Britain’s first zero-waste supermarket opened here this year. In some shops, the Totnes Pound is legal tender, an initiative designed to keep money bouncing around inside the local economy. In reality, there are only so many handmade soft furnishings and vintage top hats the residents have need of, so for all its green, local-first credentials, it is the crisp greens of the Daytripper that helps nourish its independent soul.
Totnes Christmas Lights - money well spent?
Totnes Town Council (that's Totnes in Devon, England) has just spent £16,000 on some new festive lights for the high street. I didn't know that it was possible to buy GREY LIGHTS before, but apparently it is - and Totnes has them! Yes folks, this is our entry in the Most Boring Christmas Lights Ever in the Entire Known Universe competition!
HashTag Media - Our Weekend In Totnes Devon (GoPro & DJI Mavic Pro)
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A few weeks ago, we decided to go an visit my friend Andy in Totnes, Devon. Here is the video of our amazing time exploring, eating, laughing and loving life.
All of this was shot on GoPro Hero 5 Black, iPhone 8 plus & DJI Mavic Pro - edited in FCPX.
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Walk Around Totnes in Devon 02
The Virtual Tourist walks around Totnes in Devon
TOTNES DEVON FESTIVAL NIGHT AND WHAT A COLD ONE IT WAS.
IT WAS A FANTASTIC NIGHT IN TOTNES ON 7th DECEMBER 2010
Totnes Road near Torquay, England
A bit of an adventure on New Year's Day. Found ourselves in this narrow dirt lane with no space to do anything but to move forward gingerly! Luckily no oncoming cars or even worse, tractors. ????
A dive on the Totnes Castle
The 91 ton Devon paddlesteamer was built in 1923, was 108 ft long and took holidaymakers on trips up the Dart to Totnes and back until the end of the summer season of 1963. She was then converted into a restaurant but in 1964 she was due to be scrapped. As she was being towed from Dartmouth to the Plymouth breakers, she broke her tow and sank in Bigbury Bay.
The wreck lies in 43 metres.
Totnes Castle
The wreck of the Totnes Castle. A paddle steamer sank in 1964 while being towed to Plymouth.
Exploring Totnes High Street, Devon UK
Totnes is a beautiful little English town with so many independent shops and cafes.
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England - Totnes 2012 / 2013
Fotografie podložené hudbou, která byla nahrána náhodně na ulici města Totnes.
HOTNESS IN TOTNES
I took a trip to Devon and visit a little town called Totnes. It was a place I never would have thought to visit and was interesting. My tour guide for the trip was my friend Joe from Stonewall Toda .
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