Literary houses · South East England
Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church
In or near Marsh Benham.
Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church — 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
- Kintbury · 3.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Hampstead Marshall, West Berkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kennet Valley Alderwoods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The site NE of St Mary's Church in South-East England features the remains of motte and bailey castles, fishponds, and a deserted medieval village, alongside a manor site. This historical landscape offers insight into medieval settlement patterns and fortification. The area is significant for its archaeological value, reflecting the social and economic aspects of the period. Visitors can explore the earthworks and remnants of structures that indicate past habitation and land use.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3992, -1.3959
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hampstead Marshall
- Postcode
- RG20 0JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645509 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church?
- Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0JD), in the parish of Hampstead Marshall.
- What is Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church?
- Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0JD.
- Is Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kennet Valley Alderwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0JD.