Archaeological sites · South East England
Hampstead Norreys Motte
In or near Ashampstead.
Hampstead Norreys Motte — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hampstead Norreys Motte is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hampstead Norreys Motte is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features a medieval motte, a type of earthwork castle, which provides insight into the region's historical fortifications. The site is significant for its archaeological potential, contributing to the understanding of medieval settlement patterns in England.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4806, -1.2397
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hampstead Norreys
- Postcode
- RG18 0TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley — 8.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/988099465 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Hampstead Norris Castle
Castles · 0.0 km
Hampstead Norris
Castles · 0.0 km
Hampstead Norreys Castle
Castles · 0.1 km
Hampstead Norreys
Villages · 0.4 km
The Living Rainforest
Zoos & aquariums · 1.3 km
The Living Rain Forest
Zoos & aquariums · 1.4 km
Perborough Castle
Hill forts · 2.1 km
Yattendon Castle
Castles · 2.7 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Frilsham
Villages · 3.3 km
In memory of Colonel Frank Beale, LVO
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Hermitage
Villages · 3.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Castles · South East England
Hampstead Norris Castle
Hampstead Norris Castle — Norman castle in Hampstead Norris, Berkshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Castles · South East England
Hampstead Norreys Castle
Hampstead Norreys Castle — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South East England
The Living Rainforest
The Living Rainforest — zoo in Berkshire, England.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South East England
The Living Rain Forest
The Living Rain Forest — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hampstead Norreys Motte
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Donnington Valley Hotel
Donnington Valley Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bladebone Inn
The Bladebone Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bull Hotel
The Bull Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Catherine Wheel Public House
The Catherine Wheel Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Tavern
The Old Tavern in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Prancing Horse Public House
The Prancing Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
More archaeological sites in this region
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Chatham Dockyard, site of South Mast Pond
Chatham Dockyard, site of South Mast Pond — archaeological site in Medway, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town — archaeological site in Medway, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Oxmoor Copse
Oxmoor Copse — woodland in Surrey, England.
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampstead Norreys Motte?
- Hampstead Norreys Motte is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 0TD), in the parish of Hampstead Norreys.
- What is Hampstead Norreys Motte?
- Hampstead Norreys Motte — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampstead Norreys Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 0TD.
- Is Hampstead Norreys Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Hampstead Norreys Motte is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hampstead Norreys Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Hampstead Norreys Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampstead Norreys Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 0TD. It sits within the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary constituency.