Castles · South East England
Isfield Motte
In or near Chiddingly.
Isfield Motte — a castle in england south east.
Dave Spicer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield · 1.3 km
About
Isfield Motte is a named castle in england south east, 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Isfield Motte is a castle located in South-East England. This site features a motte, which is a raised earthwork that typically forms part of a medieval fortification. The structure is a remnant of the region's historical landscape and reflects the architectural practices of its time. Visitors can explore the earthworks and surrounding area, gaining insight into the castle's significance in the context of local history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9434, 0.0519
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Isfield
- Postcode
- TN22 5XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield — 1.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286354 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isfield Motte?
- Isfield Motte is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN22 5XP), in the parish of Isfield.
- What is Isfield Motte?
- Isfield Motte — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Isfield Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN22 5XP.
- Is Isfield Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Isfield Motte is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Isfield Motte charge admission?
- Isfield Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Isfield Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN22 5XP.