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Croft Castle is a fortified residence located in Devon, England, that dates principally to the fifteenth century. The castle features a distinctive four-towered design with angular corner towers characteristic of late medieval defensive architecture, though it has undergone significant alteration and restoration over subsequent centuries. The structure represents an important example of late medieval gentry fortification in the South West, reflecting the architectural preferences and social standing of its medieval occupants. The castle remains a notable surviving example of fifteenth-century military domestic architecture in the region.
Croft Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018011. View the official record →
Croft Castle is a fortified residence located in Devon, England, that dates principally to the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018011.
Croft 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 1018011.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church (5.2 km), Long mortuary enclosure and ring ditch 250m south west of Week Meadow Farm (6.6 km), Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church (6.7 km).
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