Literary houses · Mid Wales
Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton
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Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton is a literary house museum located in wales mid. 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 Clifford, Herefordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and Bailey, located north of Old Castleton in Mid Wales, is a historical earthwork fortification. This site features a raised motte surrounded by a bailey, which is characteristic of medieval defensive structures. It reflects the Norman military architecture of the period. The site is of interest to those studying medieval history and fortifications in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1049, -3.0471
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Clifford
- Postcode
- HR3 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642839 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton?
- Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 5HB), in the parish of Clifford.
- What is Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton?
- Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 5HB.
- Is Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 5HB. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.