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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· West Midlands

Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall

In or near Leintwardine.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.

Motte beside the River Clun - geograph.org.uk - 7121033

Philip Halling β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Hopton Heath Β· 1.6 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall 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 Clungunford, Shropshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Motte castle, located 510 metres east of Broadward Hall in Mid Wales, is a historic earthwork fortification. Its distinctive motte-and-bailey structure reflects medieval military architecture. The site offers insight into the region's historical significance, particularly in relation to feudal systems. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which is characteristic of the Welsh countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.3838, -2.8923
District
Shropshire
Parish
Clungunford
Postcode
SY7 0PZ
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Hopton Heath β€” 1.6 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall?
Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 0PZ), in the parish of Clungunford.
What is Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall?
Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.
How do I get to Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall?
The nearest railway station is Hopton Heath, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 0PZ.
Is Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall a protected site?
Yes β€” Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Motte castle 510m east of Broadward Hall?
The nearest railway station is Hopton Heath, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 0PZ.