Literary houses · East Midlands
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle
In or near Grindleford.
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dronfield · 3.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. 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 Holmesfield, Derbyshire, England, UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is located in the East Midlands. This historical site features a typical motte and bailey design, representing a significant period in medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the earthworks and remnants of this structure, which provide insights into the region's past. The site is an example of the strategic military architecture used during its time.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2948, -1.5231
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Holmesfield
- Postcode
- S18 7WQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Dronfield — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17651150 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S18 7WQ), in the parish of Holmesfield.
- What is Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Hill motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dronfield, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S18 7WQ.
- Is Castle Hill motte and bailey castle a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dronfield, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S18 7WQ.