Literary houses · East Midlands
Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse
In or near Clifton upon Dunsmore.
Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 4.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse 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 Lilbourne, West Northamptonshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse is a historical site located in the West Midlands. This type of fortification, characterised by a raised earthwork mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey), reflects medieval military architecture. The site is significant for its representation of Norman defensive strategies in England. Visitors can explore the remnants of this structure, which offers insight into the historical landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3897, -1.1884
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Lilbourne
- Postcode
- CV23 0XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17674995 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse?
- Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 0XX), in the parish of Lilbourne.
- What is Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse?
- Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 0XX.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 0XX.