Castles · South East England
Alderton Motte
In or near Stoke Bruerne.
Alderton Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton · 9.8 km
About
Alderton Motte is a named castle in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Alderton Motte is a castle located in the West Midlands. It features a motte-and-bailey structure, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance in the region. Visitors can observe the remnants of the earthworks that define this type of castle, providing insight into the defensive strategies of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1161, -0.9226
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Alderton
- Postcode
- NN12 7LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286495 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alderton Motte?
- Alderton Motte is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 7LW), in the parish of Alderton.
- What is Alderton Motte?
- Alderton Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Alderton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN12 7LW.
- Does Alderton Motte charge admission?
- Alderton Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Alderton Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 7LW. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.