Castles · East of England
Eastcotts Motte
In or near Wootton.
Eastcotts Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kempston Hardwick · 1.7 km
About
Eastcotts Motte is a named castle in england west midlands, 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
Eastcotts Motte is a castle located in the West Midlands. It features a distinctive motte-and-bailey design, typical of medieval fortifications. The site offers insights into the region's historical landscape and defensive architecture. Visitors can explore the earthworks and remnants of the structure, providing a glimpse into its past significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0872, -0.5272
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Wootton
- Postcode
- MK43 9QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Kempston Hardwick — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286576 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eastcotts Motte?
- Eastcotts Motte is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43 9QJ), in the parish of Wootton.
- What is Eastcotts Motte?
- Eastcotts Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Eastcotts Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43 9QJ.
- Does Eastcotts Motte charge admission?
- Eastcotts Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Eastcotts Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43 9QJ.