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Visit Okehampton Castle that dates back to Norman times and enjoy both the history and outstanding views that the castle affords. For the more adventurous, try a walk on Dartmoor, guided walks are available and help you appreciate the Moor. Okehampton is situated centrally in Devon making it a perfect base to explore both north and south coasts while less than an hours drive to the Eden Project. At Okehampton Station take a steam train ride to Meldon and walk across the viaduct enjoying stunning views of the moor. Start to enjoy this part of Devon - you will want to return - again and again!
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Okehampton has been greeting visitors
for over 2000 years. Some were invaders rather than visitors! The area was initially
settled in the bronze age, extensive evidence of which can still be found on
the slopes of surrounding moorland.
Saxon rule came in the 7th century; the name 'Ocmundtune', meaning settlement by the Ockement, is first recorded in AD 980 as a place where slaves were freed at a cross-roads so they could choose their own destiny. The Saxon settlement was probably built up around the parish church, which still stands over half a mile from the modern town.