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Site of a medieval fortified house at Leigh Barton is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a substantial medieval residence located in Devon, England. The site retains evidence of its original defensive character through the survival of a gatehouse, sections of curtain wall, and two principal ranges of buildings aligned to the south and west, alongside an associated fishpond which would have served both practical and status-enhancing functions typical of gentry dwellings of the period. The fortified house dates to the medieval period and represents the type of substantial farmstead or minor manor characteristic of medieval landholding in the region. The monument's designation under heritage protection reflects the archaeological and historical importance of these remains as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Devon.
Site of a medieval fortified house at Leigh Barton, including the south and west ranges, a gatehouse, section of curtain wall and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014608. View the official record →
Site of a medieval fortified house at Leigh Barton is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a substantial medieval residence located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014608.
Site of a medieval fortified house at Leigh Barton, including the south and west ranges, a gatehouse, section of curtain wall and fishpond 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 1014608.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm (6.5 km), Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church (7 km), Iron Age cliff castle known as Bolt Tail Camp (8.6 km).
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