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ID:SDV310106
Title:Memoranda: Part 1.
Originator:Pengelly, W.
Date:1875
Summary:A castle existed in Exminster on the left side of the road from Exeter opposite Pottles Lane. William Courtenay, Archbishop of Canterbury, was born there in 1381. An archway stood there until the 14th century. In about 1870 digging revealed the foundations and wide stone steps leading to the entrance. Stones were used to build a new wall.

Associated Monuments (5)

MDV28416Axe from Bradley Vale, Newton Abbot (Find Spot)
MDV10035FORTIFIED MANOR HOUSE in the Parish of Exminster (Monument)
MDV41996Pot Sherds from Zitherixon Clay Works, Kingsteignton (Find Spot)
MDV41994Spearhead from Zitherixon Clay Works, Kingsteignton (Find Spot)
MDV41995Wooden Figure from Zitherixon Clay Works (Find Spot)