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Stowey Castle, Somerset

Stowey Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle at Nether Stowey, Somerset. It consists of a flat-topped motte, originally occupied by a square keep, along with an outer and an inner bailey. The motte is 29ft above the 6ft wide ditch. The castle was destroyed in the 15th century. It is within the council area of Somerset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1019421.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.149645,-3.1639127
Grid Reference: ST 1868 3957
Civil Parish: Nether Stowey CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 304736
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Stowey_Castle,_Somerset_304736

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