Literary houses · West Midlands
Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church.
Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church. — 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 · 5.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church. 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 Smethcott, 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 50 metres to the west of St Michael's Church in Mid Wales, is a historical earthwork fortification. This type of castle typically features a raised earthwork mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). Such structures were common in medieval Britain, serving as both strongholds and residences. The site provides insight into the region's feudal history and architectural development during that period.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5893, -2.8151
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Smethcott
- Postcode
- SY6 6NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church.?
- Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church. is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6NX), in the parish of Smethcott.
- What is Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church.?
- Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church. — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church.?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6NX.
- Is Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church. a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church. is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 50m to the west of St Michael's church.?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6NX.