Literary houses · East Midlands
Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle
In or near Nether Heyford.
Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby · 10.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Farthingstone, West Northamptonshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle is located in the West Midlands. This historical site features a classic motte and bailey design, indicative of medieval fortifications. It represents the architectural and social dynamics of its era. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle structure and appreciate its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2051, -1.0967
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Farthingstone
- Postcode
- NN12 8HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby — 10 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648285 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 8HD), in the parish of Farthingstone.
- What is Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN12 8HD.
- How do I get to Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 8HD. It sits within the Daventry parliamentary constituency.