Literary houses · Mid Wales
Edgton Ring-Motte
In or near Onibury.
Edgton Ring-Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broome · 5.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Edgton Ring-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. castle in Shropshire, United Kingdom
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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
Edgton Ring-Motte is a historic motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Mid Wales. This site features a distinctive circular mound, typical of medieval fortifications. It is an important example of early Norman military architecture, reflecting the region's historical significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's medieval past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4661, -2.9042
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Edgton
- Postcode
- SY7 8HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broome — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q107079007 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edgton Ring-Motte?
- Edgton Ring-Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 8HN), in the parish of Edgton.
- What is Edgton Ring-Motte?
- Edgton Ring-Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Edgton Ring-Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 8HN.
- Is Edgton Ring-Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Edgton Ring-Motte is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Edgton Ring-Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 8HN.