Literary houses · South East England
Motte castle at Motley's Copse
In or near Purbrook.
Motte castle at Motley's Copse — a literary house museum in england south east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle · 1.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle at Motley's Copse is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Motte castle at Motley's Copse is a historical site located in South-East England. This medieval motte-and-bailey structure provides insight into early fortifications and settlement patterns. The site is notable for its literary connections, making it an interesting point of interest for those exploring the intersection of history and literature in the region. Visitors can expect a quiet, reflective environment steeped in the past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9035, -0.9733
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Rowlands Castle
- Postcode
- PO8 0AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17665187 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle at Motley's Copse?
- Motte castle at Motley's Copse is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO8 0AN), in the parish of Rowlands Castle.
- What is Motte castle at Motley's Copse?
- Motte castle at Motley's Copse — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Motte castle at Motley's Copse?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO8 0AN.
- How do I get to Motte castle at Motley's Copse?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO8 0AN.