Literary houses · North West England
Clifton Motte
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Clifton Motte — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 3.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Clifton Motte is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. possible site of a castle in Clifton, Cumbria, England, UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clifton Motte is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape that inspired various literary works. The area offers a glimpse into the past, providing context for the works associated with it.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6364, -2.7267
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Clifton
- Postcode
- CA10 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661354 (CC0)
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Chapel Of St Wilfred Of Brougham Chapel
Chapels · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton Motte?
- Clifton Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2EA), in the parish of Clifton.
- What is Clifton Motte?
- Clifton Motte — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Clifton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2EA.
- Is Clifton Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Clifton Motte is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Clifton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2EA.