Literary houses · South East England

Leafield Barrow: a motte castle 220m north west of St Michael and All Angels Church

In or near Finstock.

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Leafield Barrow: a motte castle 220m north west of St Michael and All Angels Church — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Ascott-under-Wychwood · 3.7 km

Wheelchair accessible

Leafield Barrow: a motte castle 220m north west of St Michael and All Angels Church is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Leafield, West Oxfordshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Leafield Barrow is a motte castle located 220 metres north-west of St Michael and All Angels Church in the West Midlands. This historical site reflects the typical earthwork construction of motte-and-bailey castles, although specific details about its era and significance are not provided. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which may offer insights into the landscape and historical context of motte castles in this region.

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Coordinates: 51.8364, -1.5428
County: Oxfordshire
District: West Oxfordshire
Parish: Leafield
Postcode: OX29 9NR
Parliamentary constituency: Witney
Nearest railway station: Ascott-under-Wychwood — 3.7 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17648919 (CC0)

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