Literary houses · Mid Wales
Colebatch Motte
In or near Priestweston.
Colebatch Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Colebatch 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Colebatch, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Colebatch Motte is a historical site located in Mid Wales. It is recognised as a motte-and-bailey castle, a type of fortification common in the medieval period. The structure is characterised by its earthen mound, which served as a defensive feature. The site reflects the region's historical significance and its architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4775, -3.0025
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Colebatch
- Postcode
- SY9 5JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678727 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colebatch Motte?
- Colebatch Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5JY), in the parish of Colebatch.
- What is Colebatch Motte?
- Colebatch Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Colebatch Motte?
- The nearest town is Priestweston. Drivers can use postcode SY9 5JY.
- Is Colebatch Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Colebatch Motte is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Colebatch Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5JY. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.