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Chulmleigh Castle
Hob Uid: 34369
Location : Devon North Devon Chulmleigh
Grid Ref : SS6850014100
Summary : A castle is said to have existed at Chulmleigh, owned by the Courtenay family, who also owned the manor. The possible site of the castle is situated in an area which is now part of a golf course.
More information : The Courtenay family, who owned the manor of Chulmleigh in 1253, had a castle there, of which there are now no remains. The most probable site for a castle is at SS 685141 on the ridge west of the church. (1) SS 685141. The area indicated as being the most probable location of the castle by the OS at the above NGR is now part of a golf course. (2)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : Magna Britannia 6 Devon 2 1822 108 (D & S Lysons)
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : Simpson SJ, 12-JUL-93, Exeter Arch Unit Field Investigation
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Devonshire)
External Cross Reference Number : SS61SE028
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SS 61 SE 18
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Activity type : FIELD SURVEY
Start Date : 1993-01-01
End Date : 1993-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Chulmleigh Castle