Rougemont Castle - Exeter

With Roman origins, Exeter Castle ceased to be a fortress in 1646. A court was built in the C18 with earth embankments against the perimeter walls. Bradninch Bastion to the East of the Castle is suffering from structural movement.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Rougemont Castle

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1003866

Local Planning Authority:

Exeter

Site Type:

Defence > Castle

Location

Building Name:

Rougemont Castle

County:

Devon

District / Borough:

Exeter

Parliamentary Constituency:

Exeter

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Occupied/in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Scheduled Monument, 4 LBs, part in RPG grade II, 2 CAs