Literary houses · East of England
Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane
In or near Littlebury.
Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane — a literary house museum in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway · 1.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane is a literary house museum located in england london. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Saffron Walden, Uttlesford, England, UK
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Place summary
Bury Hill is a motte and bailey castle located west of Castle Lane in London. This historical site features the remnants of medieval fortifications, indicative of its strategic importance during the era. Visitors can observe the earthworks typical of motte and bailey designs, which were common in Norman military architecture. The site provides insight into the region's past and its defensive structures.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0253, 0.2413
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Saffron Walden
- Postcode
- CB10 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649400 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane?
- Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB10 1JJ), in the parish of Saffron Walden.
- What is Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane?
- Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane — a literary house museum in england london.
- How do I get to Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB10 1JJ.
- How do I get to Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB10 1JJ.