Castles · East of England
Down Hall Motte
In or near Sheering.
Down Hall Motte — a castle in england london.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sawbridgeworth · 4.0 km
About
Down Hall Motte is a named castle in england london, 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
Down Hall Motte is a historic castle located in London. It features a motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of early medieval fortifications. The site offers insight into the architectural styles and defensive strategies of its time. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and its surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7948, 0.2087
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Hatfield Heath
- Postcode
- CM22 7AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harlow
- Nearest railway station
- Sawbridgeworth — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287701 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Down Hall Motte?
- Down Hall Motte is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM22 7AS), in the parish of Hatfield Heath.
- What is Down Hall Motte?
- Down Hall Motte — a castle in england london.
- How do I get to Down Hall Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM22 7AS.
- Does Down Hall Motte charge admission?
- Down Hall Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Down Hall Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM22 7AS.