Rougemont Castle, the eleventh-century Norman gate tower.

Erected in 1068 and built specifically for William the Conqueror, Rougemont Castle is a small Norman fortress and stands on the site of ancient Roman ruins. Rougemont Castle is named after the red stone used in its construction and is partly ruined, with its remaining Georgian buildings being used by Exeter's crown and county courts until 2006. A small plaque is sited close to the gatehouse and contains some interesting information about the last person ever executed in England for witchcraft, who was imprisoned here in the latter part of the 17th century, for her suspected involvement in black magic. The future of Rougemont Castle is not yet confirmed, since it has recently been sold for an estimated £1.5 million and is most likely to be converted for commercial use of some kind.

Exeter Devon

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