Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
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.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
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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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
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.
- 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?
- Its coordinates are 55.3373°, -2.1079°.