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Bampton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Bampton, Devon, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The castle consists of a substantial earthwork mound with an associated bailey, representing a typical example of early Norman defensive architecture in the southwest of England. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of the locality during the early medieval period and reflects the consolidation of Norman authority in the Devon region. Though now surviving primarily as earthwork remains, the castle represents an important element of the medieval landscape and settlement hierarchy in north Devon.
Bampton Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003179. View the official record →
Bampton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Bampton, Devon, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003179.
Bampton Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bury Castle (4.8 km), Castle Close (4.9 km), Roman fort 300m NE of Cudmore Farm (4.9 km).
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