Literary houses · West Midlands
Downton Motte
In or near Leintwardine.
Downton 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
- Nearest railway station
- Hopton Heath · 6.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Downton 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 Downton, Herefordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Downton Motte is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The site reflects the cultural heritage of the region and offers insights into its literary past. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which contributes to the area's artistic inspiration.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3562, -2.8425
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Downton
- Postcode
- SY8 2HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hopton Heath — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650927 (CC0)
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Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Cast Iron Grave Slabs
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Kinton Mound
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Downton Castle
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Sun Inn
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Leintwardine Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Leintwardine
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downton Motte?
- Downton Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 2HU), in the parish of Downton.
- What is Downton Motte?
- Downton Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Downton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Hopton Heath, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 2HU.
- Is Downton Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Downton Motte is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Downton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Hopton Heath, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 2HU.