Archaeological sites · North West England
Aldingham Motte
In or near Swarthmoor.
Aldingham Motte — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Ron Shirt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roose · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aldingham Motte is a archaeological located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features a motte, which is a type of earthwork castle mound, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insights into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1193, -3.1063
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Aldingham
- Postcode
- LA12 9RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Roose — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1011243660 (ODbL)
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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 archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aldingham Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Roose, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 9RU.
- 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.
- Is Aldingham Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Aldingham Motte is free to enter.
- 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.