Literary houses · South West England
Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm
In or near Morwenstow.
Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm — a literary house museum in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm is a literary house museum located in england south west. 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 Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and bailey castle, located 900m ESE of Burridge Farm in South-West England, is a historical fortification type. Characterised by its earthwork mound (motte) and surrounding enclosure (bailey), this site reflects medieval military architecture. Its design was typical of Norman castles, providing strategic defence in its era. The site is of interest for those studying historical fortifications in England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8769, -4.4988
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Kilkhampton
- Postcode
- EX23 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647360 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm?
- Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 9HR), in the parish of Kilkhampton.
- What is Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm?
- Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm?
- Drivers can use postcode EX23 9HR.
- Is Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm is part of the Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle 900m ESE of Burridge Farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 9HR. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.