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Castle Close is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England. The site comprises an earthwork of medieval date, consisting of a mound characteristic of Norman fortifications constructed during the early post-Conquest period. The monument survives as an archaeological feature, with the defensive earthworks remaining visible in the landscape despite the absence of standing structures. Such fortifications were typical of the eleventh and twelfth centuries, when Norman lords established control over the English countryside through the construction of strategically positioned strongholds.
Castle Close is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020037. View the official record →
Castle Close is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020037.
Castle Close 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 1020037.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Fort, Bolham Hill (4.3 km), Bampton Castle (4.9 km), Huntsham Castle (5.4 km).
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