To begin, humans must not do same as me and sit next to the big cannon, it isn’t allowed. Teddy bears can sometimes do things that humans cannot…

From inside of Dartmouth Castle there are lovely views of the River Dart.

I sat on a small cannon. These were used to defend Dartmouth hundreds of years ago. A sign said some of them had more recently been used as traffic bollards before being returned to the castle.

Inside the castle there is a replica of a very old gun. Guns like this were used to fire through openings in the wall at floor level over 600 years ago.

Soldiers used to wear very heavy iron helmets to protect their heads in battle.

I tried on all of the helmets in the display and nearly disappeared under the bascinet helmet…

I was too bothered about the low headroom going up the stairs, as I am rather short.

I emerged at the top for a photograph. My human is usually really good at not getting other humans in my photos, but unfortunately a human emerged from the tower at the exact moment the photo was taken!

I had a walk about and looked at the beautiful surrounding views.

In the 1500s a heavy iron chain used during times of war. It was placed across the estuary going from Dartmouth Castle to another castle over the other side to stop enemy ships from coming into Dartmouth.

I had to go very carefully back down the spiral stairs.

The Gunpowder pot looked a bit dangerous but the sign clearly said to open the barrel!

Nothing exploded, not even a bang, but there was some useful information about gunpower hidden inside.

I went outside hoping to get down to the water, but was stopped by a ‘no entry’ sign.

Once we left the castle I did get to sit by the water in Castle Cover, which is a little walk along from the castle.

We went back to Dartmouth on ferry boat.

It was a splendid boat ride sitting in the late summer sunshine in a very picturesque setting.

If you wish to find out more about Dartmouth Castle see https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dartmouth-castle/history/

Horace the Alresford Bear 23/9/23