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Princetown tourist information
Princetown, home of Dartmoor Prison, this grey town sits in the middle of Dartmoor 1400 ft up. Princetown was named after the Prince Regent.
The town church and a lot of Dartmoor roads were built by the prisoners.
The prison was closed as unfit in 1816, as many of the prisoners died, but was reopened in 1882.
Holiday Cottages
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near Princetown MAP DETACHED COTTAGE IN AN IDYLLIC LOCATION ON DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK This cottage stands in its own natural grounds with a small stream in a most beautiful part of the Dartmoor National Park close to the West Dart River (where you can swim) the open unsp...... 3 Bedrooms Sleeping 5. Changeover Day is Sat.Dogs allowed: Yes (2)... More Information and Book ... |
Further into Dartmoor to see Two Bridges, Haytor rock tor and visit Widecombe village with its church.
Towns Near Princetown To Visit - straight line distance:
Two Bridges Tourist Information (1.65 miles) Hexworthy Tourist Information (4.06 miles) Postbridge Tourist Information (4.89 miles) Dartmeet Tourist Information (5.09 miles)
Where to Stay in Princetown
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Area Telephone Code
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