Literary houses · West Midlands
Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent
In or near Marston Green.
Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Robin Stott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lea Hall · 2.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent 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. castle in Kingshurst, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent is located in the West Midlands. This historic site exemplifies medieval fortification, with its distinctive earthworks and water-filled moat. Although primarily known for its archaeological significance, it also reflects the evolution of defensive architecture in the region. The site is of interest to those studying medieval history and landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4896, -1.7562
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Kingshurst
- Postcode
- B37 6JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Nearest railway station
- Lea Hall — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664132 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent?
- Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B37 6JP), in the parish of Kingshurst.
- What is Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent?
- Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent?
- The nearest railway station is Lea Hall, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode B37 6JP.
- Is Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent?
- The nearest railway station is Lea Hall, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B37 6JP.