Literary houses · North West England
Castle Howe motte and bailey
In or near Oxenholme.
Castle Howe motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england north west.
Tim Hodgins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 1.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Howe motte and bailey 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 Kendal, South Lakeland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Howe motte and bailey is located in North-West England. This historical site features an earthwork motte and bailey, indicative of medieval fortification design. Its significance lies in its representation of early Norman military architecture. The site is of interest for those studying medieval history and landscape archaeology.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3248, -2.7504
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 4HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646421 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Howe motte and bailey?
- Castle Howe motte and bailey is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 4HT), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is Castle Howe motte and bailey?
- Castle Howe motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Castle Howe motte and bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA9 4HT.
- Is Castle Howe motte and bailey a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Howe motte and bailey is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Howe motte and bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 4HT.