Richmont Castle: Harptree Castle: Harpetreu: Estharpetre: Harpestre

• East Harptree, Somerset. 
• Scheduled Monument.

Medieval castle.

1135-1154                    During: Mentioned.

1138                             Besieged. King Stephen took it from Sir William de Harptree who supported the Empress Matilda.

1138                             Owned by John, 4^th son of Ascelin Gouel de Perceval, brother of Lord Cary.

1140                             c: Captured by Robert of Gloucester.

1205                             Visited by King John.

13^th C                           Mentioned.

1343                             c: Licence to crenellate granted.

14^th C                           Mentioned.

15^th C                           Dungeon.

1509-1547                    Between: Destroyed by Sir John Newton, the owner.

1540-1546                    Itinerary of John Leland: In ruins.

1967                             Field Investigation.

20^th C                           Parts of the curtain wall remain.