Literary houses · North West England
Castle Howe motte and bailey castle
In or near Tebay.
Castle Howe motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
Andy Waddington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Howe motte and bailey castle is a literary house museum located in england north west. 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 Tebay, Eden, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Howe motte and bailey castle is located in North-West England. This historical site features a well-preserved motte and bailey structure, typical of Norman military architecture. The castle's design reflects the strategic importance of such fortifications during its era. It serves as a notable example of early medieval defensive structures in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4398, -2.5973
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Tebay
- Postcode
- CA10 3SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642489 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Howe motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Howe motte and bailey castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3SS), in the parish of Tebay.
- What is Castle Howe motte and bailey castle?
- Castle Howe motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Castle Howe motte and bailey castle?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3SS.
- Is Castle Howe motte and bailey castle a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Howe motte and bailey castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Castle Howe motte and bailey castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3SS. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.