
What is recorded here
The National Heritage List for England records Hemyock Castle as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Hemyock Castle was built in the 12th century by the de Dunstanville family, likely as a strategic stronghold in the contested border region of Devon and Somerset. It is remembered for its well-preserved motte-and-bailey design and its historical significance in the medieval defense and administration of the area.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Hemyock parish churchChurch, cross or graveyard · 92 yd
Village PumpListed building · 152 yd
Bennett's WoodWood · 1.8 mi
Dunkeswell: on Madford HillMountain or hill · 2.0 mi
Pathway to the MonumentMonument or public art · 2.2 mi
Taunton Deane : Wellington MonumentMonument or public art · 2.4 mi
Quarts MoorViewpoint · 2.4 mi
Alder GroveWood · 3.2 mi
Uffculme: Cemetery at Corks HillChurch, cross or graveyard · 3.9 mi
White Ball HillMountain / peak · 4.1 mi
Coldharbour Woolen MuseumMuseum · 4.6 mi
North HillMountain / peak · 4.7 miOther information
Photo: Mr Eugene Birchall · CC BY-SA 2.0