Castles · West Midlands
Castlemorton Motte
In or near Castlemorton.
Castlemorton Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colwall · 6.6 km
About
Castlemorton Motte is a named castle in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Malvern Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castlemorton Motte is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. This motte-and-bailey structure dates back to the medieval period. The site features earthworks that indicate its former defensive purpose. Visitors can explore the remains set within a rural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0312, -2.3012
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Castlemorton
- Postcode
- WR13 6BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Colwall — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286460 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlemorton Motte?
- Castlemorton Motte is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR13 6BG), in the parish of Castlemorton.
- What is Castlemorton Motte?
- Castlemorton Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Castlemorton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR13 6BG.
- Is Castlemorton Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Castlemorton Motte is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Malvern Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Castlemorton Motte charge admission?
- Castlemorton Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castlemorton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR13 6BG.