Literary houses · Mid Wales
Bucknell Motte
In or near Leintwardine.
Bucknell Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell · 0.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bucknell Motte is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Bucknell, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bucknell Motte is a historical site located in Mid Wales. It is a motte-and-bailey castle, notable for its earthwork mound and surrounding features. The site reflects medieval military architecture and offers insight into the region's historical landscape. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient fortification amidst the natural scenery of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3594, -2.9474
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bucknell
- Postcode
- SY7 0AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659241 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bucknell Motte?
- Bucknell Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 0AB), in the parish of Bucknell.
- What is Bucknell Motte?
- Bucknell Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Bucknell Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 0AB.
- Is Bucknell Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Bucknell Motte is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bucknell Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 0AB.