Literary houses · East Midlands
Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond
In or near Clifton upon Dunsmore.
Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 5.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond 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 Lilbourne, West Northamptonshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond is located in the West Midlands. This historical site features the remains of a motte and bailey castle, a type of fortification from the medieval period. The site also includes a fishpond, which adds to its historical significance. Visitors can explore the earthworks that mark the castle's former layout, providing insight into the region's medieval heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3925, -1.1770
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Lilbourne
- Postcode
- CV23 0TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17671277 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond?
- Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 0TF), in the parish of Lilbourne.
- What is Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond?
- Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 0TF.
- How do I get to Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 0TF.