Literary houses · South East England
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone
In or near Shackerstone.
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone · 0.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Shackerstone, Leicestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashby Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone are located in the West Midlands. This archaeological site features a motte, which is a type of earthwork typically associated with medieval fortifications. The site is of historical significance, reflecting the defensive strategies of the period. Visitors can explore the remains, which provide insight into the landscape and settlement patterns of the time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6581, -1.4472
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Shackerstone
- Postcode
- CV13 6NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649966 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone?
- Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV13 6NP), in the parish of Shackerstone.
- What is Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone?
- Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV13 6NP.
- Is Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone is part of the Ashby Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV13 6NP.