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Perched on a high ridge between the rugged heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor, Winkleigh feels like a village that has retained its own distinct identity. Historically, it was the only place in Devon to boast two castle mottes - Court Castle and Croft Castle - remnants of its medieval importance as the centre of a large royal manor. Geographically, it is defined by its wide, panoramic views across the rolling hills of the Devon heartland. The layout of the village is centered around a square that still serves as a functional hub for the community, though the narrow, twisting streets leading away from it can be a bit of a squeeze for modern traffic. While it has a quiet, rural atmosphere, it remains a practical working village with a local primary school, a couple of long-standing pubs, and a small range of essential shops. Its location is somewhat isolated, being several miles from the main A377 and the nearest railway station at Eggesford, which gives the place a self-contained feel that hasn't been lost to suburban sprawl.