Literary houses · South West England
Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm
In or near Luxley.
Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Peter Whatley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 9.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm 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. archaeological site in Taynton, Gloucestershire, 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
The Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva is located 400 metres north-west of Moorfields Farm in the West Midlands. This site features remnants of a historic settlement, highlighting its strategic importance during the medieval period. The complex provides insight into the region's past and its defensive architecture. It is an example of the historical landscape that characterises this part of Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9041, -2.3676
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Taynton
- Postcode
- GL19 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664064 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm?
- Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 3AL), in the parish of Taynton.
- What is Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm?
- Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL19 3AL.
- Is Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 3AL. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.