© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Huntsham Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of a substantial mound with an associated bailey, representing a characteristic form of early medieval fortification employed during the establishment of Norman control in the southwest. The site demonstrates the strategic importance placed upon this location during the late eleventh century, though detailed records of its occupation and development remain limited. Like many such earthwork castles, Huntsham was likely superseded by more substantial stone structures or abandoned as military technology and settlement patterns evolved during the medieval period.
Huntsham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019539. View the official record →
Huntsham Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019539.
Huntsham 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 1019539.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross (3.9 km), Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross (4.3 km), Roman fort 300m NE of Cudmore Farm (4.4 km).
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 Huntsham Castle