Literary houses · West Midlands
Cobhall Motte
In or near Thruxton.
Cobhall Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Rob Purvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill · 5.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cobhall Motte is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in the UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cobhall Motte is a historic literary house located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its association with literary figures and its distinctive motte, a type of earthwork fortification. The site exemplifies the region's historical landscape and offers insight into medieval defensive architecture. Visitors can expect a setting that reflects the literary heritage of the area, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0188, -2.8014
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Allensmore
- Postcode
- HR2 9BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661613 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cobhall Motte?
- Cobhall Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 9BG), in the parish of Allensmore.
- What is Cobhall Motte?
- Cobhall Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Cobhall Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR2 9BG.
- Is Cobhall Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Cobhall Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cobhall Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 9BG.