Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church
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Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle · 7.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. 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 Ellerton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Derwent Ings SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LOWER DERWENT VALLEY
- Ramsar wetland: Lower Derwent Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and Bailey Castle, Fishpond and Moated Site north and east of Aughton Church is a historical site located in Yorkshire. This site features the remnants of a medieval motte and bailey structure, characterised by its earthworks and surrounding water features. It is an archaeological site of considerable interest, reflecting the defensive architecture of the period. The site is designated as a Scheduled Monument, underscoring its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8395, -0.9336
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ellerton
- Postcode
- YO42 4PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645824 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church?
- Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO42 4PQ), in the parish of Ellerton.
- What is Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church?
- Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church?
- The nearest railway station is Wressle, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO42 4PQ.
- Is Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church is part of the Derwent Ings SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church?
- The nearest railway station is Wressle, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO42 4PQ.