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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· West Midlands

Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm

In or near Diddlebury.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.

Autumn colour - geograph.org.uk - 4196009

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton Β· 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 β€” 3.8 km

Sources

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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 Mid Wales, 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 β€” 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. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6PS.
Is Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.