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Wooston Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Devon, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The castle comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a raised mound with an adjoining bailey, typical of early medieval military architecture designed for rapid construction and defence. The site represents an important example of Norman settlement strategy in the south-west of England, reflecting the consolidation of Norman authority in the region during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological monument and landscape feature, preserving evidence of early medieval fortification practices.
Wooston Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003822. View the official record →
Wooston Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Devon, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003822.
Wooston 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 1003822.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Higher Combe cross: a wayside cross in a field 250m east of Higher Combe (7.1 km), Hunter's Tor camp (7.2 km), Earthwork in Houndtor Wood (9 km).
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