Castles · East Midlands
Launde Motte
In or near Tilton on the Hill.
Launde Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 7.9 km
About
Launde Motte is a named castle in england west midlands, 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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Place summary
Launde Motte is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. It features a motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its earthworks and remains, which provide insight into the region's history. Visitors can explore the landscape surrounding the motte, which offers a glimpse into the castle's past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6347, -0.8334
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Launde
- Postcode
- LE7 9XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287539 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Sauvey Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
Launde Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Launde Abbey
Stately homes · 0.8 km
Launde Abbey Chapel
Chapels · 0.8 km
Withcote
Castles · 1.1 km
Withcote Chapel
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Withcote Hall
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Robin-a-Tiptoe Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Defended enclosure on Robin-a-tiptoe Hill
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Robin-a-Tiptoe Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Round Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Whatborough Deserted Village
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Launde Motte?
- Launde Motte is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 9XN), in the parish of Launde.
- What is Launde Motte?
- Launde Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Launde Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 9XN.
- Does Launde Motte charge admission?
- Launde Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Launde Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 9XN.