Literary houses · South West England
Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley
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Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley 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 Taynton, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley, is a notable literary house located in the West Midlands. This site is recognised for its historical significance and connection to local literature. Visitors can explore the surrounding woodland, which adds to the site's tranquil setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8880, -2.4152
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Taynton
- Postcode
- GL19 3HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645628 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley?
- Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 3HJ), in the parish of Taynton.
- What is Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley?
- Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley?
- Drivers can use postcode GL19 3HJ.
- Is Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley a protected site?
- Yes — Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 3HJ. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.