Literary houses · South East England
Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill
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Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haywards Heath · 3.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 Lindfield Rural, West Sussex, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and Bailey Castle, located 240 metres east of Dean's Mill in South-East England, is a historical fortification type from the medieval era. Characterised by its raised earthwork mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey), this site exemplifies early Norman military architecture. The remnants provide insight into the defensive strategies of the period. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a sense of the site's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0184, -0.0678
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Lindfield Rural
- Postcode
- RH16 2HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- Haywards Heath — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673720 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill?
- Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH16 2HZ), in the parish of Lindfield Rural.
- What is Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill?
- Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH16 2HZ.
- Is Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH16 2HZ.