Literary houses · Mid Wales
Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House
In or near Kington.
Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Jeff Gogarty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 5.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House 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 Combe, Herefordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle, located 300 metres north-east of Combe House in Mid Wales, is a historic site of interest. It is a type of earthwork castle, typically characterised by a raised mound and a surrounding ditch. The site reflects the medieval landscape and offers insight into the region's history. Visitors can explore the remnants of the motte, which serves as a notable example of early fortification techniques.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2652, -2.9572
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Combe
- Postcode
- LD8 2HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678291 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House?
- Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2HL), in the parish of Combe.
- What is Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House?
- Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 5.7 km away. The nearest town is Kington. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2HL.
- Is Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2HL.