Literary houses · East of England
Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount
In or near Ringsfield.
Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount — a literary house museum in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beccles · 6.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount is a literary house museum located in england 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 St John, Ilketshall, East Suffolk, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mount is a motte and bailey castle located in the East of England. This historical site is notable for its literary connections, having inspired various writers over the years. The castle's earthworks and remains provide insight into medieval fortification design and settlement patterns. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds context to its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4383, 1.4838
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- St. John, Ilketshall
- Postcode
- NR34 8JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Beccles — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17674069 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount?
- Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 8JD), in the parish of St. John, Ilketshall.
- What is Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount?
- Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount — a literary house museum in england east.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 8JD.
- Is Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 8JD.