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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· East of England

Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle

In or near East Winch.

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Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle β€” a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grazing land near Middleton - geograph.org.uk - 577843

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
King's Lynn Β· 5.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle is a castle located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle is located in the East Midlands. This historic site features a typical motte-and-bailey design, reflecting the medieval military architecture of its time.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.7201, 0.4579
County
Norfolk
Parish
Middleton
Postcode
PE32 1YA
Parliamentary constituency
North West Norfolk
Nearest railway station
King's Lynn β€” 5.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle

Places to stay

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King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle?
Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 1YA), in the parish of Middleton.
What is Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle?
Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle β€” a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle?
The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE32 1YA.
Is Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
Does Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle charge admission?
Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Middleton Mount Motte and Bailey Castle?
The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 1YA.