Literary houses · West Midlands
Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel
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Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 3.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel 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 Bitterley, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle, located immediately north-west of Middleton Chapel in Mid Wales, is a notable historical site. This structure represents a type of earthwork castle that was common in the medieval period. Its remains offer insight into the region's architectural heritage and its past significance. The site is of interest to those studying medieval history and landscape archaeology.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3923, -2.6777
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bitterley
- Postcode
- SY8 2DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17670294 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel?
- Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 2DZ), in the parish of Bitterley.
- What is Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel?
- Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 2DZ.
- Is Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 2DZ.