Shute Barton
Old Shute House is one of Devon's most intriguing historic buildings — a rare medieval fortified manor with a gatehouse and later additions spanning several centuries. Its quiet corner of east Devon has a deeply unhurried character, with the house sitting comfortably in a landscape that has changed remarkably little. Though access is limited, even glimpsing the building conveys the depth of its history.
- Rare medieval fortified manor
- Medieval gatehouse surviving intact
- Unspoilt east Devon countryside
Best for those fascinated by medieval domestic architecture and quiet Devon villages.
Things to see at Shute Barton
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- 15th-century gatehouse
- The great hall fireplace
- Octagonal tower with circular stair
- Medieval screens-passage
- Tudor stone armorials on gatehouse