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Cranbrook Castle is a medieval ringwork fortress situated near Exmouth in Devon, England. Dating to the Norman period, the castle consists of a substantial earthen mound surrounded by a ditch, representing a common form of defensive fortification from the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site exemplifies the strategic control of the Devon coast during the medieval period, when such castles served as administrative centres and military strongholds for Norman lords. The earthworks remain substantially preserved, forming a notable example of early medieval military architecture in the county.
Cranbrook Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003860. View the official record →
Cranbrook Castle is a medieval ringwork fortress situated near Exmouth in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003860.
Cranbrook 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 1003860.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork in Houndtor Wood (9 km), Cairn on Hameldown Tor (9.2 km), Huts and fields on Hayne Down (9.2 km).
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