Literary houses · South East England
Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner
In or near Portsmouth.
Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner — 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
- Portsmouth Harbour · 4.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner 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 Hampshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and Bailey Castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner, is a historical site located in South-East England. This type of fortification, characterised by a raised earthwork (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey), dates back to the medieval period. The site reflects the typical defensive architecture of its era. Visitors can explore the remnants of this structure, which offers insight into the region's feudal history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7975, -1.1722
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO13 8GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17644883 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner?
- Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO13 8GY), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner?
- Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO13 8GY.
- Is Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO13 8GY.