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Jack's Castle is a scheduled monument located in Somerset. The site represents earthwork remains of a fortified settlement, with archaeological evidence suggesting occupation during the medieval period. The monument survives as a series of defensive banks and ditches that define the castle's layout, though masonry structures have not been identified. Its exact construction date and the historical figures associated with the site remain matters requiring further archaeological investigation, reflecting the limited documentary record for many Somerset strongholds of this era.
'Jack's Castle' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005642. View the official record →
Jack's Castle is a scheduled monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005642.
'Jack's 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 1005642.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kenwalch's Castle: a large univallate hillfort on Pen Hill (1.9 km), Motte and bailey castle in Cockroad Wood (3.3 km), Bristol High Cross (3.3 km).
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