Literary houses · North West England
Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory
In or near Eccleston.
Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory — a literary house museum in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 3.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 Eccleston, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is a historical site located in North Wales. This site features a motte, an elevated earthwork typical of medieval fortifications. It is of archaeological interest and contributes to the understanding of the region's historical landscape. The site is a scheduled monument, reflecting its significance in the study of medieval settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1589, -2.8776
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Eaton and Eccleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17651054 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory?
- Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9HT), in the parish of Eaton and Eccleston.
- What is Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory?
- Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9HT.
- Is Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9HT.