Literary houses · West Midlands
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle
In or near Donington.
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford · 2.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Hill 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. castle in Tong, Shropshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is located in the West Midlands. This historical site features a classic motte and bailey design, characteristic of early medieval fortifications. The site reflects the military architecture of its time, offering insight into the defensive strategies used during its era. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6692, -2.3056
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Tong
- Postcode
- TF11 8PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17670460 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF11 8PZ), in the parish of Tong.
- What is Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Hill motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF11 8PZ.
- How do I get to Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF11 8PZ.