Literary houses · North West England
Aldingham Motte
In or near Swarthmoor.
Aldingham Motte — a literary house museum in england north west.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roose · 5.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Aldingham Motte is a literary house museum located in england north west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. medieval castle in Aldingham, Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aldingham Motte is a historical motte-and-bailey castle located in North-West England, established in 1125. This site reflects the medieval military architecture of the period. The motte is a significant remnant of the castle, offering insight into early Norman fortifications. Visitors can explore the earthworks and appreciate the site's historical context without modern structures interfering.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1196, -3.1063
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Aldingham
- Postcode
- LA12 9RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Established
- 1125
- Nearest railway station
- Roose — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662046 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldingham Motte?
- Aldingham Motte is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 9RU), in the parish of Aldingham.
- What is Aldingham Motte?
- Aldingham Motte — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Aldingham Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Roose, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 9RU.
- When was Aldingham Motte built?
- Built or established in 1125.
- Is Aldingham Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Aldingham Motte is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Aldingham Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Roose, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 9RU.