Literary houses · East Midlands
Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent
In or near Saxondale.
Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lowdham · 2.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. 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 East Bridgford, Rushcliffe, England, UK
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Place summary
The motte and bailey castle adjacent to the River Trent is located in the East Midlands. This historical site represents a significant example of medieval military architecture. It features a raised earthwork mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey), typical of the period. The site offers insight into the defensive strategies employed during its era. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which enhances the context of the castle's original purpose.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9835, -0.9786
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Rushcliffe
- Parish
- East Bridgford
- Postcode
- NG13 8PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Nearest railway station
- Lowdham — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650143 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent?
- Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG13 8PF), in the parish of East Bridgford.
- What is Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent?
- Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Lowdham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG13 8PF.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Lowdham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG13 8PF.