Castles · South West England
Zeal Monachorum
In or near Hittisleigh.
Zeal Monachorum — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Morchard Road · 3.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Zeal Monachorum is a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Zeal Monachorum is a village in South-West England known for its historic castle. The site reflects the architectural heritage of the region, though specific details about its era and designation are not provided.
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Background
History
In the Domesday Book (1086) the present parish of Zeal Monachorum consisted of four manors, Zeal Monachorum and Burston (both known as Limet, because of their proximity to the River Limet or Yeo), Newton and Loosebeare. There is a local Saxon reference dated AD967 to land at Lesmanoac, and early maps refer to the settlement as Monkenfield, Munkton and Monks Nymet. The present name, written earlier as Sele and Zele, is said to derive from the fact that the manor of Zeal Monachorum had been given to the Abbey of Buckfast in 1018 by King Cnut (along with the manor of Down St Mary), hence a "cell of the monks" ("celle" in Old French and "cella" in Latin). The manor remained the property of…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8167, -3.8167
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Zeal Monachorum
- Postcode
- EX17 6DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Morchard Road — 3.3 km
- Official site
- zeal-monachorum.parish.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Zeal Monachorum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Zeal Monachorum?
- Zeal Monachorum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 6DF), in the parish of Zeal Monachorum.
- What is Zeal Monachorum?
- Zeal Monachorum — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Zeal Monachorum?
- The nearest railway station is Morchard Road, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 6DF.
- Does Zeal Monachorum charge admission?
- Zeal Monachorum typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Zeal Monachorum?
- The nearest railway station is Morchard Road, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 6DF.