Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeywood Castle

Heywood Castle

England
List entry 1020959
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heywood Castle is a fortified house of medieval date located in Devon. The structure represents the domestic and defensive architecture typical of the late medieval period in south-western England. The building survives as a substantial stone structure demonstrating the residential aspirations of its period, though detailed records of its original construction date and founding family remain limited in the available historical documentation.

Heywood Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020959. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heywood Castle?

Heywood Castle is a fortified house of medieval date located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020959.

Who is responsible for protecting Heywood Castle?

Heywood 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 1020959.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heywood Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eggesford Castle, 640m north east of Eggesford House (0.6 km), Standing cross known as Speke's Cross, 500m north east of Eggesford House (0.7 km), Court Castle (6.3 km).

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