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Castle (remains of) is a medieval fortification located in Somerset, England. The site comprises fragmentary stone remains that attest to its construction during the medieval period, though the exact dating and original form of the structure require careful archaeological interpretation. The surviving elements provide evidence of fortified settlement in the region during this era, contributing to the broader understanding of medieval defensive architecture in Somerset.
Castle (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006993. View the official record →
Castle (remains of) is a medieval fortification located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006993.
Castle (remains of) 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 1006993.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 530m north west of Park Farm (0.5 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 285m north west of Manor Farm (2.1 km), Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of Wansdyke (2.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Castle (remains of)'s history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Castle (remains of) stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.