Literary houses · North East England
Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton
In or near Ryton.
Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam · 3.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton 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. castle in Ryton, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ryton Willows SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte, located 50 metres north of Holycross Church in Ryton, is a notable literary house in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a historic earthwork, which is often associated with early medieval fortifications. Its significance lies in its connection to the region's literary heritage, reflecting the cultural landscape of the area. The motte provides insight into the historical context of settlement and defence in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9783, -1.7655
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE40 3QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678140 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton?
- Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE40 3QP), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton?
- Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE40 3QP.
- Is Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton a protected site?
- Yes — Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton is part of the Ryton Willows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE40 3QP.