Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm

Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm

England
List entry 1019947
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm is a fourteenth-century fortified residence located in Devon, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a quadrangular castle, a defensive architectural form characteristic of the later medieval period, alongside evidence of associated garden features. The relict garden represents the domestic and ornamental landscape that would have accompanied the castle, reflecting the lifestyle of a medieval landholding family. The castle and its grounds together constitute significant archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the material culture of the landed gentry during the fourteenth century in Devon.

Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019947. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm?

Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm is a fourteenth-century fortified residence located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019947.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm?

Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm 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 1019947.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Charles (2.4 km), Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar (3.3 km), Two hut circles and associated field systems and enclosure at Mousehill Brake (3.5 km).

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