Castle Drogo

The first position on the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Devon is Castle Drogo. Julius Drewe, a businessman, retailer, and entrepreneur, built Castle Drogo to to resemble a powerful medieval fortification. Drewe wanted to have his family house built with the style and opulence of a medieval lord because he had gained his fortune through the Home and Colonial Stores retail network at a young age.

Due to delays caused by World War One and the Great Depression, the building of the castle, which was designed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, started in 1911 and was finished by 1930. Drewe picked the location of the castle on what he thought to be the territory of his late-medieval ancestor, Drogo de Teigen, after whom the castle is named.

Today, Castle Drogo is still run by the National Trust and is accessible to the public. Visitors can tour the castle's restored layout and newly displayed historical artifacts in its picturesque location above the Teign Gorge. Both the castle's architectural and interior characteristics, which combine elements of 20th-century modernity with medieval and Tudor-era design, make for an interesting visit. The surrounding landscape may be enjoyed from a viewing tower that can be climbed, and the property's vast grounds and gardens are home to a variety of lovely flowers and plants.

Location: Drewsteignton, Devon