Literary houses · West Midlands
Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm
In or near Diddlebury.
Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 3.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm 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 Minton, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Long Mynd SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle, located 80 metres north-east of Home Farm in Mid Wales, is a historical site of interest. This structure represents a type of motte-and-bailey castle, which was common in medieval Britain. The site is notable for its literary connections, adding a cultural dimension to its historical significance. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the landscape surrounding this atmospheric location.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5108, -2.8391
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Church Stretton
- Postcode
- SY6 6PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648848 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm?
- Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6PS), in the parish of Church Stretton.
- What is Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm?
- Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 3.8 km away. The nearest town is Diddlebury. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6PS.
- Is Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm is part of the Long Mynd SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6PS.