Castles · North West England
Borwick Motte
In or near Nether Kellet.
Borwick Motte — a castle in england north west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth · 3.3 km
About
Borwick Motte is a named castle in england north 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Borwick Motte is a historic castle located in North-West England. It features a motte-and-bailey design, typical of early medieval fortifications. The site is an important archaeological remnant, reflecting the region's feudal past. Visitors can appreciate the earthworks and the remnants of the structure, which provide insight into historical military architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1506, -2.7364
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Borwick
- Postcode
- LA6 1JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287846 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Villa Caravan Park & Fishery
Caravan parks · 0.3 km
Lancaster Canal Tewitfield Old Turnpike Bridge (Number 138)
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Lancaster Canal Sanders Bridge (Number 136)
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Lancaster Canal Borwick Hall Bridge (Number 135)
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Lancaster Canal Taylor's Bridge (Number 137)
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Borwick Hall
Stately homes · 0.6 km
Gatelands Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Mourholme
Castles · 0.8 km
Lancaster Canal Hodgson's Bridge (Number 134)
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Greenlands Farm Village
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.9 km
St Mary's Church, Borwick
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Low Greenlands Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
The Villa Caravan Park & Fishery
The Villa Caravan Park & Fishery — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Tewitfield Old Turnpike Bridge (Number 138)
Lancaster Canal Tewitfield Old Turnpike Bridge (Number 138) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Sanders Bridge (Number 136)
Lancaster Canal Sanders Bridge (Number 136) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Borwick Hall Bridge (Number 135)
Lancaster Canal Borwick Hall Bridge (Number 135) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Taylor's Bridge (Number 137)
Lancaster Canal Taylor's Bridge (Number 137) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · North West England
Borwick Hall
Borwick Hall — manor house in Borwick, Lancashire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Borwick Motte
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
The Villa Caravan Park & Fishery
The Villa Caravan Park & Fishery — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Gatelands Caravan Park
Gatelands Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Low Greenlands Caravan Park
Low Greenlands Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
New England Caravan Park
New England Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Pastordale Farm Caravan Site
Pastordale Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Northside Caravan Park
Northside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Eagles Head
The Eagles Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
Wagon & Horses
Wagon & Horses — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
George & Dragon
George & Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Bobbin
The Bobbin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Three Mariners Public House
The Three Mariners Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5More castles in this region
📷 3Castles · North West England
Manchester Castle
Manchester Castle — medieval fortified manor house in England.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Mow Cop Castle
Mow Cop Castle — folly on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, England, UK.
📷 3
📷 3Castles · North West England
Ullerwood Castle
Ullerwood Castle — castle in Greater Manchester, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borwick Motte?
- Borwick Motte is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1JY), in the parish of Borwick.
- What is Borwick Motte?
- Borwick Motte — a castle in england north west.
- How do I get to Borwick Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 1JY.
- Does Borwick Motte charge admission?
- Borwick Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Borwick Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1JY.