Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMillsome Castle

Millsome Castle

England
List entry 1016227
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Millsome Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Devon, England. The castle represents a small defensive structure from the medieval period, situated within the Devon landscape. Like many minor fortifications of its era, Millsome Castle reflects the local patterns of medieval settlement and land control in the southwest of England. The site is recorded as a heritage monument of historical interest, documented within the national heritage list entry system.

Millsome Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Millsome Castle?

Millsome Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016227.

Who is responsible for protecting Millsome Castle?

Millsome 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 1016227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Millsome Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross (5.3 km), Roman forts, marching camps and associated monuments (5.5 km), Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church (5.6 km).

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