Literary houses · South East England
Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park
In or near Pulborough.
Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park — a literary house museum in england south east.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pulborough · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Pulborough, West Sussex, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Arun SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park is a historical site located in South-East England. This structure exemplifies early medieval fortifications, characterised by its earthwork mound (motte) and enclosed courtyard (bailey). The castle's remnants provide insight into the military architecture of the period. Visitors can explore the surrounding parkland, which offers a scenic setting for leisurely walks and an appreciation of the site's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9603, -0.5247
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Horsham
- Parish
- Pulborough
- Postcode
- RH20 1DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Nearest railway station
- Pulborough — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17670906 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park?
- Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH20 1DR), in the parish of Pulborough.
- What is Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park?
- Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park?
- The nearest railway station is Pulborough, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH20 1DR.
- Is Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park is part of the Upper Arun SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle in Pulborough Park?
- The nearest railway station is Pulborough, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH20 1DR.