Archaeological sites · South West England
Medieval motte and bailey
In or near Gittisham.
Medieval motte and bailey — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Tim Hampson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Medieval motte and bailey is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Medieval motte and bailey is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This structure exemplifies the fortifications used in the early medieval period, typically featuring a raised earthwork mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). Such sites provide insight into the military architecture and settlement patterns of the time.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8040, -3.2367
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Buckerell
- Postcode
- EX14 3FZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/616970108 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval motte and bailey?
- Medieval motte and bailey is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX14 3FZ), in the parish of Buckerell.
- What is Medieval motte and bailey?
- Medieval motte and bailey — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Medieval motte and bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX14 3FZ.
- Is Medieval motte and bailey a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval motte and bailey is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Medieval motte and bailey free to visit?
- Yes, Medieval motte and bailey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Medieval motte and bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX14 3FZ.