Castles · South East England
Alverstoke Motte
In or near Portsmouth.
Alverstoke Motte — a castle in england south east.
Barry Shimmon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 4.5 km
About
Alverstoke Motte is a named castle in england south east, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alverstoke Motte is a castle located in South-East England. It features a motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its historical significance in the region, offering insights into the architectural styles of the era. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and its surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7975, -1.1723
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO13 8GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287608 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alverstoke Motte?
- Alverstoke Motte is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO13 8GY), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is Alverstoke Motte?
- Alverstoke Motte — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Alverstoke Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO13 8GY.
- Is Alverstoke Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Alverstoke Motte is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Alverstoke Motte charge admission?
- Alverstoke Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Alverstoke Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO13 8GY.