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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, nr Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB. Telephone:
01647 433306. The 'last castle to be built in England'. One of
the most remarkable works of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Dramatic
views over Dartmoor. National Trust. Charges apply. About 9 miles
east of Okehampton.
Museum of Dartmoor Life,
West Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HQ. Tel: 01837 52295. Housed
in a 19th century mill in a cobbled Victorian courtyard. Copper
mining, a blacksmith's forge, Kitchen & Range. Mint your
own medieval coin. Lift between the 3 floors. www.museumofdartmoorlife.eclipse.co.uk.
Location: In the centre of Okehampton.
Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2NW. Tel:
01837 840046. Fascinating 19th-century water-powered forge in
working order. Set amidst Dartmoor's dramatic countryside. National
Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 4 miles
east of Okehampton.
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