Castles · North Wales
Motte and Bailey Castle
In or near Burton.
Motte and Bailey Castle — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Motte and Bailey Castle is a castle located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and Bailey Castle is a historic castle located in North Wales. This type of fortification, characterised by a raised earthwork mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey), represents a significant medieval architectural style.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2345, -3.1426
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Flint
- Postcode
- CH6 5QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/4005603646 (ODbL)
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Coed y Cra Uchaf Mound
Coed y Cra Uchaf Mound — a literary house museum in wales north.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and Bailey Castle?
- Motte and Bailey Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH6 5QY), in the parish of Flint.
- What is Motte and Bailey Castle?
- Motte and Bailey Castle — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Motte and Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH6 5QY.
- Is Motte and Bailey Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and Bailey Castle is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Motte and Bailey Castle charge admission?
- Motte and Bailey Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Motte and Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH6 5QY.