Rougemont Castle

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Rougemont Castle is a Norman-era fortress in Exeter, England, notable for its medieval remains and role in the city’s defensive history.

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Rougemont Castle canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf castle
fortress
historic site
architecturalStyle Norman architecture
builtFor William the Conqueror
country England
currentUse event venue
offices
hasCondition partially ruined
hasFeature defensive walls
gatehouse arch
medieval remains
hasHistoricalPeriod Norman period
medieval period
hasNameOrigin named after the red hill (French: rouge mont)
hasPart castle gatehouse
curtain walls
inner bailey
medieval gatehouse
outer bailey
hasTouristAttractionType heritage attraction
heritageDesignation Grade I listed building
inception 11th century
locatedIn Devon
Exeter
Exeter city centre
linked to: Exeter

South West England
linked to: southwest England
locatedOn a volcanic outcrop
material local volcanic stone
rubble masonry
near Exeter Cathedral
Exeter city walls
linked to: Exeter City Walls

Northernhay Gardens
notableEvent Civil War occupation
Rebellion of 1685 related trials
siege during the Anarchy
trial of the Bideford witches
openToPublic partially
ownedBy private owners
partOf Exeter city defences
linked to: Exeter City Walls
region West Country
linked to: southwest England
significance example of Norman urban castle
important in Exeter’s defensive history
usedFor administration of justice
county court
military defence
prison

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Exeter hasFeature Rougemont Castle
Exeter, Devon, England hasLandmark Rougemont Castle
Exeter Castle alsoKnownAs Rougemont Castle
Exeter City Walls near Rougemont Castle