Exmouth History Group tour Historic Hemyock
25th June 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Exmouth History Group toured historic Hemyock with visits to the Church Rooms built in 1897, St Mary’s Church with first recorded instituted Rector from Episcopal Register in 1267 but church building founded much earlier and Hemyock Castle founded by Sir Richard de Hydon in 1272.
Historic tours can be arranged on request from this web site.
Hemyock Castle
1st March 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hemyock Castle is a privately owned scheduled Ancient Monument & residential site, normally only opened to the public during special open days on Bank Holiday Mondays (2 to 5 pm) between Easter and September. On our open days, visitors can view the substantial remains of Hemyock Castle’s towers, walls, moat, grounds; and visit its display areas.
The remains of a moated, rare late 14th century castle surround a much older manor house. During the 17th century English Civil War, the castle was garrisoned for Parliament. The Royalists attacked twice, eventually besieging and capturing Hemyock Castle. Afterwards, the castle was slighted (destroyed). Subsequently the site evolved to become a farm, and later a private home. Former outbuildings have also been converted into homes.
Hemyock Castle is set in the Culm Valley amongst the now tranquil Blackdown Hills in Devon England, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a few miles from the M5 Motorway and Taunton. Although situated in the heart of Hemyock village, the castle site is screened by trees and walls, so surprisingly little can be seen from the road. The whole site is enclosed by substantial walls, fences and gates.
