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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· West Midlands

Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston

In or near Prees.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston β€” a literary house museum in wales north.

Willaston - geograph.org.uk - 553919

Peter Fleming β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Prees Β· 6.4 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 Willaston, Shropshire, England, UK

Place summary

Motte castle, located 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm in Willaston, is a historic earthwork structure in North Wales. This site is notable for its medieval origins, representing the typical motte-and-bailey design used during that period. Although now in ruins, it offers insight into the region's historical landscape. The site is of interest to those studying medieval architecture and local history.

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Coordinates
52.9189, -2.6003
District
Shropshire
Parish
Ightfield
Postcode
SY13 4PW
Parliamentary constituency
North Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Prees β€” 6.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Willaston - geograph.org.uk - 553919

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Where to eat & stay near Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston

Places to stay

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Green Lane Caravan And Camping Park

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Soulton Hall

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Mile Bank Farm

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Campsites Β· West Midlands

Lower Lacon Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Black Bear Public House

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The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East

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Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

The White Lion

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Paradise Lounge

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston?
Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 4PW), in the parish of Ightfield.
What is Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston?
Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston β€” a literary house museum in wales north.
How do I get to Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston?
The nearest railway station is Prees, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 4PW.
How do I get to Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston?
The nearest railway station is Prees, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 4PW.