A stronghold throughout history, the house and grounds feature many relics, most notably from the Second World War when the site was requisitioned for use by the 10th Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard, in the preparations for D-Day.

James Grasby goes behind the doors at Greenway to unearth some WW2 secrets.

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https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway

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