Castles · South West England
Cockroad Wood Motte
In or near Bourton.
Cockroad Wood Motte — a castle in england south east.
Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton · 5.6 km
About
Cockroad Wood Motte is a named castle in england south east, 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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Place summary
Cockroad Wood Motte is a castle located in South-East England. This site features a motte-and-bailey structure, characteristic of Norman military architecture. The earthworks are significant remnants of medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the surrounding woodland, which offers a glimpse into the historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0658, -2.4142
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Charlton Musgrove
- Postcode
- BA9 8BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton — 5.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286284 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockroad Wood Motte?
- Cockroad Wood Motte is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA9 8BJ), in the parish of Charlton Musgrove.
- What is Cockroad Wood Motte?
- Cockroad Wood Motte — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Cockroad Wood Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA9 8BJ.
- Does Cockroad Wood Motte charge admission?
- Cockroad Wood Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cockroad Wood Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA9 8BJ.