Literary houses · North East England
Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church
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Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 3.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Warden, Northumberland, England, UK
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Place summary
Motte Castle is located 170 metres west of Warden parish church in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which was commonly used in medieval times. The structure is significant for its historical context, providing insight into the region's defensive architecture. Visitors may explore the surrounding area, which offers a sense of the landscape's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9932, -2.1391
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Warden
- Postcode
- NE46 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17657653 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church?
- Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4SL), in the parish of Warden.
- What is Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church?
- Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4SL.
- How do I get to Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4SL.