Literary houses · South Wales
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm
In or near Kewstoke.
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Worle · 1.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm is a literary house museum located in wales south. 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 Locking, North Somerset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm is a historical site located in South Wales. This earthwork structure represents a type of fortification commonly constructed in the medieval period. It is notable for its design, consisting of a raised motte and an enclosed bailey, which served defensive purposes. The site is of archaeological interest, reflecting the historical significance of such castles in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3434, -2.9148
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Locking
- Postcode
- BS24 7DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weston-super-Mare
- Nearest railway station
- Worle — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648106 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm?
- Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS24 7DG), in the parish of Locking.
- What is Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm?
- Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Worle, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS24 7DG.
- Is Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Worle, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS24 7DG.