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Chulmleigh Castle

In the civil parish of Chulmleigh.
In the historic county of Devon (Modern Authority of Devon, 1974 county of Devon).

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 part of a golf course. Close to church.

This site has been described as a;
Fortified Manor House.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Questionable.
Nothing visible remains.


The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SS685141

Modern Map fromOrdnance Survey logo

Good for landscape form and features

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Good for general location

Sources of information, references and further reading

PastScape number; 34369

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This record last updated on Friday, April 6, 2007

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