Castles · North West England
Ashton Motte
In or near Tarvin.
Ashton Motte — a castle in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mouldsworth · 1.9 km
About
Ashton Motte is a named castle in wales north, 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
Ashton Motte is a castle located in North Wales, within the parish of Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel. This motte-and-bailey structure is notable for its historical significance in the region. The site reflects the medieval military architecture typical of the period. It is situated in a rural setting, offering a glimpse into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2161, -2.7420
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel
- Postcode
- CH3 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Nearest railway station
- Mouldsworth — 1.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287839 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ashton Hayes War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Ashton Hayes
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Baker Way
Military museums · 1.1 km
Northwood Hall
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Campsites · 1.7 km
Kelsall War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Mouldsworth Motor Museum
Museums · 2.0 km
Kelsall
Villages · 2.2 km
St Philip's Church, Kelsall
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Mouldsworth
Museums · 2.3 km
St Andrew's Church, Tarvin
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Ashton Hayes War Memorial
Ashton Hayes War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Ashton Hayes
St John the Evangelist's Church, Ashton Hayes — Grade II listed church in Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 2📷 2Caravan parks · North West England
Northwood Hall
Northwood Hall — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest — church in Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Lloyds Meadow Glamping — a campsite in wales north.
Where to eat & stay near Ashton Motte
Places to stay
📷 2Caravan parks · North West England
Northwood Hall
Northwood Hall — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Lloyds Meadow Glamping — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Rangeway Bank Farm
Rangeway Bank Farm — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Willington Hall Hotel
Willington Hall Hotel — a hotel in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Whitegate Stables
Whitegate Stables — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Delamere Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Delamere Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Bear's Paw Hotel, Frodsham
Bear's Paw Hotel, Frodsham in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Little Oak Public House
The Little Oak Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Town Crier
Town Crier in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Steam Mill Public House and Offices
Steam Mill Public House and Offices in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Forest House, Chester
Forest House, Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashton Motte?
- Ashton Motte is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 8BH), in the parish of Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel.
- What is Ashton Motte?
- Ashton Motte — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Ashton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 8BH.
- Does Ashton Motte charge admission?
- Ashton Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ashton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 8BH.