Okehampton Castle Devon antique print 1784

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Okehampton Castle a medieval motte and bailey castle in Devon, England. It was built between 1068 and 1086 by Baldwin FitzGilbert following a revolt in Devon against Norman rule, a nd formed the centre of the Honour of Okehampton, guarding a crossing point across the West Okement River. Original copper-plate engraved antique print from ‘The Antiquities of England and Wales’ by Francis Grose, dated in the plate 15th. January, 1784. Paper size approx. 11 x 7.5 inches. Shadows in scanned image DO NOT appear on the original. A rare item in very good condition. Show more