Literary houses · North East England
Maiden Castle Motte
In or near City of Durham.
Maiden Castle Motte — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 1.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Maiden Castle Motte is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. possibly the site of a castle, in Old Durham, County Durham, England
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Place summary
Maiden Castle Motte is a historic literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its archaeological significance and as a site of historical interest. The motte, a type of earthwork castle, offers insights into medieval fortifications and settlement patterns in the region. Visitors can expect a connection to the area's literary heritage, reflecting its cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7721, -1.5554
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DH1 2RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661784 (CC0)
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Maiden Castle
Vineyards · 0.5 km
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City of Durham
Towns & cities · 0.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Castle Motte?
- Maiden Castle Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 2RY), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- What is Maiden Castle Motte?
- Maiden Castle Motte — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 2RY.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 2RY.