Castles · South West England
Bampton Castle, Devon
Bampton Castle in the parish of Bampton, Devon was the seat of the feudal barony of Bampton. It is located on a spur that overlooks the River Batherm.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bampton Castle in the parish of Bampton, Devon was the seat of the feudal barony of Bampton. It is located on a spur that overlooks the River Batherm.
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Bampton Castle in the parish of Bampton, Devon was the seat of the feudal barony of Bampton. It is located on a spur that overlooks the River Batherm.
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Background
History
In Saxon times a defensive mound was built. After the Norman Conquest of England following the Battle of Hastings of 1066, the land the buildings on it, captured from Edward the Elder, were awarded to Walter Douai, who had established himself at the location by 1086. He, or perhaps his son Robert, were the ones to erect the first fortification at the site. It was a simple fortification, employing the motte and bailey style of defence. A twelve-meter motte was fortified by a timbre palisade on top. The motte was square in shape, with one side protected by the river. In 1136, during the civil war it was used against the King. King Stephen laid siege to the castle and the fortifications were…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9925, -3.4847
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Bampton
- Postcode
- EX16 9NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Official site
- bampton.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bampton Castle, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bampton Castle, Devon?
- Bampton Castle, Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 9NX), in the parish of Bampton.
- Does Bampton Castle, Devon charge admission?
- Bampton Castle, Devon typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bampton Castle, Devon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 9NX. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.