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Kenwith Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Devon, approximately 300 metres south-east of Kenwith village. The monument dates to the Norman period, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century as part of the post-Conquest expansion of fortified settlement in the region. The site comprises a substantial earthen mound with an associated bailey, representing a typical example of early medieval defensive architecture employed by Norman lords to assert control over their territories. The remains survive as landscape features of archaeological importance, preserving evidence of Norman settlement patterns and feudal organisation in south-west England.
Kenwith Castle 330yds (300m) SE of Kenwith is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002639. View the official record →
Kenwith Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Devon, approximately 300 metres south-east of Kenwith village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002639.
Kenwith Castle 330yds (300m) SE of Kenwith 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 1002639.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross ridge dyke on Godborough Castle earthwork NW of Turner's Wood (0.4 km), Lenwood bowl barrow, 50m south east of Lenwood Cottage (1.1 km), Wreck at Westward Ho! (2.4 km).
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