Literary houses · East Midlands
Castle Hill motte and bailey
In or near Ayston.
Castle Hill motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Michael Trolove — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 8.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Hill motte and bailey 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 Uppingham, Rutland, England, UK
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Place summary
Castle Hill motte and bailey is a historical site located in the West Midlands. This structure exemplifies medieval fortification design, featuring a raised earthwork mound and surrounding ditch. The site is significant for its archaeological value, representing early Norman military architecture. It is an important reminder of the region's feudal past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5955, -0.7465
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Uppingham
- Postcode
- LE15 9SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650249 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill motte and bailey?
- Castle Hill motte and bailey is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 9SP), in the parish of Uppingham.
- What is Castle Hill motte and bailey?
- Castle Hill motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Castle Hill motte and bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 9SP.
- How do I get to Castle Hill motte and bailey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 9SP. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.