Literary houses · South East England
Motte castle at Abinger Manor.
In or near Effingham.
Motte castle at Abinger Manor. — a literary house museum in england london.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall · 3.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle at Abinger Manor. is a literary house museum located in england london. 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 Abinger, Mole Valley, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle at Abinger Manor is a historic literary house located in London. It is notable for its association with prominent literary figures. The site reflects the medieval architecture typical of motte-and-bailey castles. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which offer a glimpse into the historical context of the manor.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2021, -0.4069
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Abinger
- Postcode
- RH5 6JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675993 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle at Abinger Manor.?
- Motte castle at Abinger Manor. is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH5 6JD), in the parish of Abinger.
- What is Motte castle at Abinger Manor.?
- Motte castle at Abinger Manor. — a literary house museum in england london.
- How do I get to Motte castle at Abinger Manor.?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH5 6JD.
- Is Motte castle at Abinger Manor. a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle at Abinger Manor. is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte castle at Abinger Manor.?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH5 6JD.