Bickleigh Castle
Bickleigh Castle is a fortified manor house that stands on the banks of the River Exe at Bickleigh in Devon, England. Once considerably larger, Bickleigh now comprises a group of buildings from various periods which together formed a water castle.
| Bickleigh Castle | |
|---|---|
Bickleigh Castle, Gatehouse | |
| Location | Bickleigh in Devon, England |
| Coordinates | 50°51′05″N 3°30′45″W |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Bickleigh Castle Gatehouse |
| Designated | 28 August 1987 |
| Reference no. | 1325638 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Bickleigh Castle chapel - including walls to enclosure to south and west |
| Designated | 28 August 1987 |
| Reference no. | 1325639 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Old Court |
| Designated | 24 October 1951 |
| Reference no. | 1106959 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Bickleigh Castle, north range |
| Designated | 28 August 1987 |
| Reference no. | 1170452 |
Location of Bickleigh Castle in Devon | |
The main building was destroyed during the English Civil War, however other buildings, mostly arranged around a central courtyard survived. The castle is frequently open to the public by appointment, but it serves principally as a wedding venue. The River Exe runs through the grounds.
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