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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.
Where to stay in Princetown
Days Out Near Princetown
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 (1.65 miles) Hexworthy (4.06 miles) Postbridge (4.89 miles) Dartmeet (5.09 miles)
Princetown Weather
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