Castles · West Midlands
Lower Court Motte
In or near Ashperton.
Lower Court Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury · 5.2 km
About
Lower Court 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
Lower Court Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in the West Midlands. This historic site features a distinctive earthwork mound, which is a characteristic element of medieval fortifications. The castle's design reflects the typical defensive structures of its era, offering insight into the region's historical landscape. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient site, which demonstrates the architectural style and strategic importance of castles during its time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0648, -2.4949
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Munsley
- Postcode
- HR8 2SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury — 5.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287225 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Court Motte?
- Lower Court Motte is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR8 2SQ), in the parish of Munsley.
- What is Lower Court Motte?
- Lower Court Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Lower Court Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR8 2SQ.
- Does Lower Court Motte charge admission?
- Lower Court Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lower Court Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR8 2SQ.