Castles · South West England
Millsome Castle
In or near Winkleigh.
Millsome Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eggesford · 5.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Millsome Castle, the nearest railway station is Eggesford, located 5.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX18 7SW. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Millsome Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1016227). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details The monument includes a medieval motte on a natural rise above the valley of the River Taw, and has commanding views over the surrounding countryside. The monument survives as an oval mound which measures 49m from north to south and 43m from east to west at its base, and is 9m high. To the north there is a section of ditch which measures 15m wide and up to 3m deep. This peters out to the south at both the western and eastern sides of the mound where it is preserved as a buried feature. The motte is thought to date to the mid-1100s. MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. It includes a 2 metre boundary around the archaeological features, considered to be essential for the monument's support and preservation. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 30304 Legacy System: RSM
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Millsome Castle is a scheduled monument located in South-West England. The site represents significant historical architecture in the region, though specific details about its construction or period are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8363, -3.8949
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Winkleigh
- Postcode
- EX18 7SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Eggesford — 5.9 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678783 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Millsome Castle?
- Millsome Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX18 7SW), in the parish of Winkleigh.
- What is Millsome Castle?
- Millsome Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Millsome Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX18 7SW.
- Is Millsome Castle a listed building?
- Millsome Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Millsome Castle charge admission?
- Millsome Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Millsome Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX18 7SW.