Literary houses · South East England
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church
In or near Chiddingly.
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield · 1.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Isfield, East Sussex, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and Bailey Castle, along with its fishpond and associated earthworks, is located southwest of Isfield Church in South-East England. This historical site features a typical motte and bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The earthworks are significant for understanding the military architecture of the period. Visitors can explore the remnants of this structure, which reflect the strategic importance of such castles in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9437, 0.0523
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Isfield
- Postcode
- TN22 5XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673094 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church?
- Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN22 5XP), in the parish of Isfield.
- What is Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church?
- Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN22 5XP.
- Is Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN22 5XP.