Archaeological sites · North West England
Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme
In or near Wennington.
Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme — archaeological site in Arkholme-with-Cawood, Lancaster, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1100. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Arkholme-with-Cawood, Lancaster, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1407°, -2.6302°.
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Place summary
Chapel Hill Motte, located in Arkholme, North-West England, is a scheduled monument representing Norman-medieval military architecture. Established around 1100, it features a motte-and-bailey design typical of the period, serving as a reminder of the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1407, -2.6302
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Arkholme-with-Cawood
- Postcode
- LA6 1AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Established
- 1100
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17677442 (CC0)
- commons: Motte, Arkholme.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme?
- Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1AY), in the parish of Arkholme-with-Cawood.
- What is Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme?
- Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme — archaeological site in Arkholme-with-Cawood, Lancaster, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 1AY.
- When was Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme built?
- Built or established in 1100.
- Is Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme a listed building?
- Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1AY.