Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCulverhay Castle

Culverhay Castle

England
List entry 1006992
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Culverhay Castle is a medieval fortified house located in Somerset, England. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006992. As a fortified residence, it represents the type of defensive domestic architecture constructed during the medieval period, when landowners sought to protect their properties through architectural means. The castle's physical remains and historical documentation provide evidence of domestic settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Somerset's medieval gentry.

Culverhay Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006992. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culverhay Castle?

Culverhay Castle is a medieval fortified house located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006992.

Who is responsible for protecting Culverhay Castle?

Culverhay 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 1006992.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culverhay Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 285m north west of Manor Farm (0.6 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage (1.1 km), Wansdyke: section 1230yds (1120m) eastwards from Burnt House Inn (2.3 km).

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