The feudal barony of Great Torrington whose caput was Great Torrington Castle in Devonshire, was one of eight feudal baronies in Devonshire which existed during the mediaeval era.Sanders, Contents, pp. ix-xi; the others being Bampton, Bradninch, Okehampton, Barnstaple, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Plympton
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