Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCourt Castle

Court Castle

England
List entry 1016226
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Court Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of an earthwork mound with an attached bailey, representing a typical fortification type employed by Norman settlers to establish control over newly conquered territories. The site's precise location and surviving earthwork features have been documented within the National Heritage List for England, where it is recorded under entry 1016226. Such castles served both defensive and administrative functions, though Court Castle has not been extensively excavated or developed as a major baronial stronghold like some of its contemporaries.

Court Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Court Castle?

Court Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016226.

Who is responsible for protecting Court Castle?

Court 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 1016226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Court Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church (5.4 km), Long mortuary enclosure and ring ditch 250m south west of Week Meadow Farm (6.7 km), Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church (6.9 km).

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