Where is Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey?

Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4QJ), in the parish of Parracombe.

How do I get to Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey?

The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4QJ.

Does Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey charge admission?

Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey?

The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4QJ.

Castles · South West England

Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey

In or near Challacombe.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Parracombe, approaching Christ Church churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 5846326 — Martin Bodman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Killington Lane · 1.3 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey is a historic castle located in South-West England. It features a classic motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site reflects the architectural and military strategies of its time.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.1851, -3.9048
County: Devon
District: North Devon
Parish: Parracombe
Postcode: EX31 4QJ
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
Nearest railway station: Killington Lane — 1.3 km
Official site: ancientmonuments.uk

Sources

osm: way/580556668 (ODbL)

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