Literary houses · East of England
Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle
In or near Hillington.
motte-and-bailey castle in Castle Rising, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn · 6.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. 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 Castle Rising, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wash SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: The Wash
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle in Keeper's Wood is located 670 metres east of Castle Rising Castle in the East Midlands. This site features a motte, a type of earthwork mound used in medieval fortifications. The location is of literary interest, often referenced in historical texts. Visitors can explore the remnants of this structure within the surrounding woodland.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7938, 0.4817
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Rising
- Postcode
- PE31 6YZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648544 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle?
- Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 6YZ), in the parish of Castle Rising.
- What is Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle?
- motte-and-bailey castle in Castle Rising, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK
- How do I get to Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE31 6YZ.
- Is Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle is part of the The Wash SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte castle in Keeper's Wood, 670m east of Castle Rising Castle?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 6YZ.