Literary houses · North East England
Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle
In or near Harbottle.
Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Harbottle, Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and Bailey Castle and Shell Keep Castle at Harbottle is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a motte and bailey design, indicative of medieval military architecture. The shell keep, a later addition, showcases the evolution of castle construction. The ruins provide insight into the region's historical significance and its defensive strategies during turbulent times.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3373, -2.1079
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Harbottle
- Postcode
- NE65 7DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17677138 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle?
- Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7DG), in the parish of Harbottle.
- What is Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle?
- Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7DG.
- Is Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7DG. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.