Literary houses · East Midlands
Garthorpe Motte
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Garthorpe Motte — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 3.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Garthorpe Motte is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. 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 the UK
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Place summary
Garthorpe Motte is a historical literary house located in the East Midlands. It features a motte (a type of earthen mound) that is a remnant of medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its literary connections, providing insight into the region's cultural history. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the historical significance of this unique structure.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7793, -0.7635
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Garthorpe
- Postcode
- LE14 2SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661320 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garthorpe Motte?
- Garthorpe Motte is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 2SJ), in the parish of Garthorpe.
- What is Garthorpe Motte?
- Garthorpe Motte — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Garthorpe Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 2SJ.
- How do I get to Garthorpe Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 2SJ.