Castles · South West England
Bampton The Mote
In or near Oakford.
Bampton The Mote — a castle in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Bampton The Mote is a named castle in england south west, 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
Bampton The Mote is a castle located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and remains of a motte-and-bailey structure. The site reflects the typical features of medieval fortifications, although specific details about its construction and history are not provided. Visitors can explore the remnants of this castle, which offers insight into the region's past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9927, -3.4847
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Bampton
- Postcode
- EX16 9NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285890 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bampton The Mote?
- Bampton The Mote is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 9NX), in the parish of Bampton.
- What is Bampton The Mote?
- Bampton The Mote — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Bampton The Mote?
- Drivers can use postcode EX16 9NX.
- Does Bampton The Mote charge admission?
- Bampton The Mote typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bampton The Mote?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 9NX. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.