Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCroft Castle

Croft Castle

England
List entry 1018011
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

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 →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Croft Castle?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Croft Castle?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croft Castle?

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).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Croft Castle