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Castle Hill, Devon

Castle Hill is a Norman motte castle near Widworthy, Devon. It was sculptured from the natural hillside in a commanding position overlooking the ancient settlements of Widworthy and Wilmington. It has been suggested that Castle Hill may date from the second major period of motte construction, during the civil wars of King Stephen's reign. It is within the council area of East Devon (Devon).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1017477.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.789485,-3.1183826
Grid Reference: SY 2126 9947
Civil Parish: Widworthy CP
Council Area: East Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon & Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 300664
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Castle_Hill,_Devon_300664

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