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Shoulsbarrow Castle is a medieval fortified enclosure located in Devon, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of what appears to be a small fortified settlement or defensive work, likely dating to the medieval period. The monument consists of substantial banks and ditches that define an enclosed area, representing typical characteristics of medieval defensive architecture adapted to a domestic or administrative function. As a scheduled monument, Shoulsbarrow Castle provides evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in Devon, though detailed archaeological investigation remains limited.
Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003884. View the official record →
Shoulsbarrow Castle is a medieval fortified enclosure located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003884.
Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury) 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 1003884.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 100yds (90m) NE of Five Cross Way (1.6 km), Four round barrows on Muxworthy Ridge (2.5 km), Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill (3.1 km).
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