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Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)

No. 10 of 2,675 in Dartmoor, No. 10 for history. History, 12.3 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside Dartmoor National Park.

Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)
Photo: (Lobsterthermidor (talk) 11:10, 30 July 2015 (UTC)), Public domain

A Grade II* listed belvedere tower, also known as Lawrence Castle, built in the style of a castle.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Website
haldonbelvedere.comOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.80 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Blatchford Farm Caravan and CampingStay, 9.3 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkCamping
Holmans Wood Camping and Caravan SiteStay, 14 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkCamping
Hennock Hideaways (Campsite)Stay, 9.2 km from MoretonhampsteadCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cridford Inn11 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bishop LacyGrade II* listed, 13 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkFood and pubs
the Globe13 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Artichoke Inn8.2 km from MoretonhampsteadFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Sheldon Open Air Theatre8.7 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Finlake Riding School13 km from Ashburton, just outside the parkRainy day
History Box10 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Finlake Swimming and Fitness Centre12 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkRainy day

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