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Literary houses Β· South East England

Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church

In or near Stoke Mandeville.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

motte-and-bailey castle in Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Little Kimble, All Saints Church, Wall painting in window reveal - geograph.org.uk - 8152721

Michael Garlick β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Little Kimble Β· 0.5 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ellesborough and Kimble Warrens SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Motte and Bailey Castle, a moated site, and the Roman villa are located immediately east of All Saint's Church in the West Midlands. This historical site showcases the remnants of a medieval fortification alongside ancient Roman architecture. Visitors can explore the earthworks and structures that reflect the area's layered history. The site is of archaeological significance, offering insights into both Norman and Roman periods.

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Coordinates
51.7501, -0.8022
Parish
Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
Postcode
HP17 0XR
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire
Nearest railway station
Little Kimble β€” 0.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church?
Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP17 0XR), in the parish of Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh.
What is Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church?
motte-and-bailey castle in Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
How do I get to Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church?
The nearest railway station is Little Kimble, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP17 0XR.
Is Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church a protected site?
Yes β€” Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church is part of the Ellesborough and Kimble Warrens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church?
The nearest railway station is Little Kimble, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP17 0XR.