Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built as the earth works are larger than most Norman castles.
Now it's a really fascinating place; the old earth works are covered in trees with amazing views between the trunks. Managed by Forestry England.

Donnie

May 2, 2020

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Great walk out, a forest with a veiw.

MCW73

July 12, 2024

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Castle Neroche is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort in the parish of Curland, near Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient …

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1. Herepath Trail - Castle Neroche

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Hike the easy 4.0-mile Herepath Trail - Castle Neroche loop, exploring ancient earthworks and enjoying Blackdown Hills views.

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2. Staple Fitzpaine Herepath

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Hike the moderate 9.5-mile Staple Fitzpaine Herepath in Blackdown Hills, featuring panoramic views and historic Castle Neroche.

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3. View of the Blackdown Hills – Castle Neroche loop from Thurlbear Wood

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Location: Curland, Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Herepath Trail - Castle Neroche

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