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Affeton Castle
Hob Uid: 34916
Location : Devon North Devon East Worlington
Grid Ref : SS7554013680
Summary : Gatehouse built in the 15th century. Originally the entrance to a 14th century fortified manor house, which has since been demolished. The gatehouse was restored and converted into a residence in 1868. It is two storeyed with a three storey stair turret and is built of stone rubble with a flat, lead roof. The central archway has been blocked up. The 1868 extension to the north side was originally a coach house but now forms part of the residence.
More information : [SS 75551360]. Affeton Castle. Remains of AFFETON [GT]. (1) Affeton Barton. Of the large manor house the gatehouse remains, though much altered in 1868. The main gateway is filled in but the three-storey 15th cent, tower remains. Of the other buildings only walls survive. (2) Affeton Castle is a restored 15th century gate-tower. The castellated building to which it gave entrance was probably erected by the Affetons in the 13th or 14th cent. and was a fortified manor house rather than a true castle. (3) Though restored the gatehouse is an interesting survival and retains many original features. It is now a residence. The barton proper has little of interest. Grade 2* building (4-5) Affeton Castle. Listed Grade II*. (6) Additional reference. (7) (SS 75541368) Affeton Castle Gatehouse [NR]. (8) Additional bibliographic sources. (9-10)

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Source details : Bldgs. N.Devon, 1952, p.38, (N Pevsner)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Fortified Manor House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Gatehouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored 1868
Monument End Date : 1868
Monument Start Date : 1868
Monument Type : Gatehouse, House, Coach House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered later C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1868
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Altered C20
Monument End Date : 1999
Monument Start Date : 1900
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 78983
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 97406
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SS 71 SE 2
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1970-07-03
End Date : 1970-07-03

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Affeton Castle