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Tiverton Castle

A Grade I Listed Building in Tiverton, Devon

  • Tiverton Castle, Devon

  • Tiverton Castle, Devon

  • Tiverton Castle: initially built by Hugh Courtenay (first Earl of Devon), d.1340, with many later additions

  • Tiverton Castle: the gatehouse with chamber above; Perpendicular archway

  • Tiverton Castle: circular tower at the south-east corner; remodelled c16 & restored in the 1970s

  • Tiverton Castle: general view looking east of the inner courtyard

  • Tiverton Castle: the gatehouse from the inner courtyard with chambers above

  • Tiverton Castle: some ruins on the south & west side, this one the remains of a c14 tower

  • Tiverton Castle: another view of the ruins in the castle gardens

  • Tiverton Castle: gardens along the south side of the inner courtyard

  • Tiverton Castle: inside the circular tower

  • Tiverton Castle: internal vaulting & boss

  • Tiverton Castle: replica glass of Princess Katherine of York (married name Courtenay) who resided at the castle until her death in 1527

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Entry Name: Tiverton Castle

Listing Date: 12 February 1952

Last Amended: 10 April 2000

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1384869

English Heritage Legacy ID: 485328

ID on this website: 101384869

Location: Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16

County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Civil Parish: Tiverton

Built-Up Area: Tiverton

Traditional County: Devon

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon

Church of England Parish: Tiverton St Peter

Church of England Diocese: Exeter

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