Literary houses · South East England
Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House
In or near Bradenham.
motte-and-bailey castle in Great and Little Hampden, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Missenden · 4.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House is a literary house museum located in england west 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 Great and Little Hampden, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle known as Dane's Camp is located 400m south of Hampden House in the West Midlands. This site features a motte-and-bailey structure, typical of medieval fortifications. It is significant for its historical context, reflecting the region's feudal past. The area may attract visitors interested in archaeology and local history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7107, -0.7748
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Great and Little Hampden
- Postcode
- HP16 9RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Great Missenden — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662879 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House?
- Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP16 9RD), in the parish of Great and Little Hampden.
- What is Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House?
- motte-and-bailey castle in Great and Little Hampden, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- How do I get to Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House?
- The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP16 9RD.
- Is Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House?
- The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP16 9RD.