Literary houses · South West England
Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary
In or near Poundstock.
Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary — a literary house museum in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary is a literary house museum located in england south west. 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 Week St Mary, Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle is located 80 metres north-west of the church at Week St Mary in South-West England. This site is characterised by its distinctive motte and bailey structure, a remnant of medieval fortification. The castle's historical significance contributes to the local landscape, although specific architectural details are not provided. Visitors can explore the area surrounding the site, offering insights into its past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7525, -4.5015
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Week St. Mary
- Postcode
- EX22 6XH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641581 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary?
- Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX22 6XH), in the parish of Week St. Mary.
- What is Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary?
- Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary?
- Drivers can use postcode EX22 6XH.
- Is Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX22 6XH. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.