Literary houses · South East England
Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House
In or near Marsh Benham.
Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House — a literary house museum in england south east.
Michael Hand — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury · 4.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 Hampstead Marshall, West Berkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, located 340 metres northeast of The Dower House in South-East England, is a notable literary house. It serves as a significant historical site, with connections to various literary figures. The surrounding parkland adds to its appeal, providing a tranquil setting for reflection on its literary heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3969, -1.3835
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hampstead Marshall
- Postcode
- RG20 0HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645515 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House?
- Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0HE), in the parish of Hampstead Marshall.
- What is Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House?
- Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0HE.
- Is Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House a protected site?
- Yes — Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0HE.