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Stowey Castle is a scheduled ancient monument in Somerset comprising the remains of a medieval fortified settlement with associated archaeological features. The site is notable for the presence of St Michael's Chapel, a medieval religious structure integrated within the castle complex, and evidence of medieval pottery production in the form of a kiln site. The castle itself dates to the medieval period, representing a phase of settlement and defensive construction characteristic of Somerset's feudal landscape. The kiln site indicates that ceramic manufacturing formed part of the economic activity at this location during the Middle Ages, demonstrating the practical and commercial functions of the settlement beyond its defensive role.
Stowey Castle, the site of St Michael's Chapel and a medieval kiln site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019421. View the official record →
Stowey Castle is a scheduled ancient monument in Somerset comprising the remains of a medieval fortified settlement with associated archaeological features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019421.
Stowey Castle, the site of St Michael's Chapel and a medieval kiln site 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 1019421.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round cairns on Wills Neck (4.8 km), Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (4.9 km), Two bowl barrows, 530m and 670m north east of Plantation Cottage (4.9 km).
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