Stowey Castle, Medieval archaeological site in Nether Stowey, England
The castle consists of a motte with two baileys and contains foundations of a rectangular stone keep on steep Quantocks terrain.
Built in the early 12th century, the castle served as a strategic fortification under Philip de Columbers I who paid for burgage rights in 1157.
The castle site connects to the Anglo-Saxon heritage through its name, derived from 'stone way' that formed part of their military road system.
Access to the Grade I listed structure requires prior permission from landowners, and visitors must follow preservation guidelines for scheduled monuments.
The castle occupies two large mounds measuring 40 by 35 meters and 45 by 30 meters, revealed through geophysical surveys conducted in 2003.
Location: Nether Stowey
GPS coordinates: 51.14930,-3.16442
Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:47
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