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Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, is the historic castle of the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built into the northern corner of the Roman city walls starting in or shortly after the year 1068, following Exeter's rebellion against William the Conqueror. In 1136 it was besieged for three months by King Stephen.
The surviving Norman gateway of Rougemont Castle, built shortly after the siege. William ordered the construction of a stone castle to dominate Exeter and Rougemont Castle was built inside the northeast of the city wall. William's unusual generosity of terms at Exeter may have been due to the need to bring the West Country under his control. [8]
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Exeter, Devon, England. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Rougemont Gardens is an ornamental open space adjacent to Rougemont Castle in the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It is Grade II listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens . [ 1 ] Originally part of the defences of the castle, it was converted into a garden in the late 18th century, and purchased by the city council in 1912.
Pages in category "History of Exeter" ... This list may not reflect recent changes. Timeline of Exeter; B. ... Rougemont Castle; S. St James Priory, Exeter ...
Since 1996 a plaque has honored Molland at Exeter Castle, where she was condemned to death. - Education Images/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Essex executed 82 people for witchcraft – more ...
December – William suppresses a revolt in Exeter and begins construction of Rougemont Castle there. [1] Edgar Ætheling flees to Scotland with his family. [1] Construction of Winchester Castle. 1068. Morcar leads a revolt in Northumbria, but William defeats the rebels at York. [2]
LitFest is hosting its first family event this year at 11 a.m. at the Exeter Public Library with children's book authors Matt Tavares and Suzanne Slade in an exploration of children's non-fiction ...