Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCivil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower

Civil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower

England
List entry 1020166
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gallant's Bower is a Civil War period fieldwork located in Devon, England. The monument comprises an earthen fortification constructed during the English Civil War, reflecting the military engineering and defensive strategies employed by either Parliamentarian or Royalist forces during the conflict of the mid-seventeenth century. The site survives as an archaeological monument preserving evidence of the period's fortification practices. Its designation within the national heritage record indicates its significance as a physical manifestation of Civil War military activity in the South West.

Civil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020166. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Civil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower?

Gallant's Bower is a Civil War period fieldwork located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020166.

Who is responsible for protecting Civil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower?

Civil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower 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 1020166.

What other scheduled monuments are near Civil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dartmouth Castle (0.3 km), Gomerock Tower (0.6 km), Bayard's Cove Castle: a blockhouse in Dartmouth (0.9 km).

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