Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Acklam Motte
In or near Westow.
Acklam Motte — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malton · 10.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Acklam Motte is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Acklam, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Acklam Motte is a historic literary house located in Yorkshire. This site features a motte-and-bailey structure, which is a form of earthwork fortification. It is significant for its association with medieval military architecture. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient site, which offers insights into the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0422, -0.8047
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Acklam
- Postcode
- YO17 9RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 10 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647452 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acklam Motte?
- Acklam Motte is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO17 9RQ), in the parish of Acklam.
- What is Acklam Motte?
- Acklam Motte — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Acklam Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO17 9RQ.
- Is Acklam Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Acklam Motte is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Acklam Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO17 9RQ. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.