Castles · West Midlands
Motte Castle Mound
In or near Prees.
Motte Castle Mound — a castle in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Fleming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prees · 6.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Motte Castle Mound is a castle located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Motte Castle Mound is a historic castle site located in North Wales. It features a classic motte-and-bailey design, characterised by a raised earthwork mound that once supported a wooden keep. The site is an important example of medieval military architecture in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9189, -2.6002
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ightfield
- Postcode
- SY13 4PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prees — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/5754866643 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte Castle Mound?
- Motte Castle Mound is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 4PW), in the parish of Ightfield.
- What is Motte Castle Mound?
- Motte Castle Mound — a castle in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Motte Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 6.4 km away. The nearest town is Prees. Drivers can use postcode SY13 4PW.
- Does Motte Castle Mound charge admission?
- Motte Castle Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Motte Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 4PW.