Castles · North West England
Moat Hill
In or near Swarthmoor.
Moat Hill — a castle in england north west.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roose · 5.8 km
About
Moat Hill is a named castle in england north west, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moat Hill is a castle located in North-West England. It is characterised by its substantial earthworks and a surrounding moat, which indicate its historical significance. The site offers insight into medieval fortifications and the architectural styles of the era. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1193, -3.1064
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Aldingham
- Postcode
- LA12 9RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Roose — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286919 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moat Hill?
- Moat Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 9RU), in the parish of Aldingham.
- What is Moat Hill?
- Moat Hill — a castle in england north west.
- How do I get to Moat Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Roose, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 9RU.
- Is Moat Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Moat Hill is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Does Moat Hill charge admission?
- Moat Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Moat Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Roose, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 9RU.