Literary houses · Mid Wales
Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington
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Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 8.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington is a literary house museum located in wales mid. 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 Chirbury with Brompton, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and bailey castle, located 150 metres north-east of Wilmington in Mid Wales, is a historic earthwork fortification. This type of castle was commonly built in the 11th century and features a raised earth mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). Its design reflects the military architecture of the Norman period. The site provides insight into early medieval defensive structures in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6114, -3.0389
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Chirbury with Brompton
- Postcode
- SY21 8JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 8.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678804 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington?
- Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 8JS), in the parish of Chirbury with Brompton.
- What is Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington?
- Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 8JS.
- Is Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 8JS. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.