Literary houses · West Midlands
Adforton Motte
In or near Wigmore.
Adforton Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell · 5.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Adforton Motte is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Adforton Motte is a historical site located in Mid Wales. This motte is a remnant of a medieval earthwork castle, showcasing the typical defensive architecture of its time. The site offers insight into the region's history and is notable for its landscape, which reflects the strategic significance of such fortifications. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which is characterised by rural scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3357, -2.8766
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Adforton
- Postcode
- SY7 0ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661595 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Adforton Motte?
- Adforton Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 0ND), in the parish of Adforton.
- What is Adforton Motte?
- Adforton Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Adforton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 0ND.
- Is Adforton Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Adforton Motte is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Adforton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 0ND.