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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· West Midlands

Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm

In or near Diddlebury.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.

Church Farm (Rushbury) - geograph.org.uk - 6797206

Fabian Musto β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton Β· 6.1 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Motte castle immediately north east of Church 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. castle in Rushbury, Shropshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm is a literary house located in Mid Wales. This site features a historic motte, a type of earthwork fortification, reflecting medieval military architecture. The structure's significance lies in its literary associations, adding cultural context to the location. Visitors can appreciate the historical landscape while exploring the surrounding area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5231, -2.7170
District
Shropshire
Parish
Rushbury
Postcode
SY6 7EB
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton β€” 6.1 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm?
Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 7EB), in the parish of Rushbury.
What is Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm?
Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.
How do I get to Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 7EB.
Is Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm a protected site?
Yes β€” Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 7EB.