Rougemont Castle Exeter: Norman Stronghold, Witch Trials & Hidden History

High above Exeter stands Rougemont Castle — a Norman stronghold and the site of one of England's most haunting witch trials. Built after William the Conqueror besieged Exeter in 1068, Rougemont Castle sits on the city's highest point, where the Romans once fortified the hill. Today, only the great gatehouse remains, but its walls have ...