Literary houses · West Midlands
Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall
Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 8.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall 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. castle in 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
The Motte and Bailey Castle, located 150 metres south-west of Wilderley Hall in Mid Wales, is a historical earthwork fortification. It features a raised mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey), typical of medieval defensive structures. This site reflects the architectural practices of its era, although specific details regarding its construction and historical significance are limited. The surrounding landscape provides a backdrop for those interested in the region's historical military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6101, -2.8379
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Church Pulverbatch
- Postcode
- SY5 8DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662620 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall?
- Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 8DF), in the parish of Church Pulverbatch.
- What is Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall?
- Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 8DF.
- Is Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 8DF. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.