2015

SX9292 : Norman tower of Exeter Castle

taken 10 years ago, near to Exeter, Devon, England

Norman tower of Exeter Castle
Norman tower of Exeter Castle
On the left is the gate to Rougemont Gardens, occupying the dry moat of Exeter (Rougemont) Castle
Rougemont (Exeter) Castle :: SX9293

Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, is the historic castle of the city of Exeter. It was built into the northern corner of the Roman city walls starting in or shortly after the year 1068, following Exeter's rebellion against William the Conqueror. In 1136 it was besieged for three months by King Stephen. An outer bailey, of which little now remains, was added later in the 12th century.
The castle is Grade I listed. LinkExternal link
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Creative Commons Licence [Some Rights Reserved]   © Copyright David Smith and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Park and Public Gardens City, Town centre Primary Subject: Castle
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Exeter [2034] Other Photos: · Castle Street, Exeter with Norman gateway of castle ·
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SX9292, 2710 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Smith   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 11 April, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 11 April, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9211 9292 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:43.5511N 3:31.7956W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9213 9290
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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