Literary houses · East Midlands
Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church
In or near Ashby Magna.
Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Tim Glover — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough · 9.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church 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 Gilmorton, Leicestershire, England, UK
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Place summary
The Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church is a historic site located in the West Midlands. This site features a motte, which is a raised earthwork, surrounded by a moat and fishponds, indicative of medieval fortification and settlement. The area provides insight into the region's historical landscape and the defensive structures of its time. Visitors can explore the remnants of these features, offering a glimpse into the past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4856, -1.1630
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Gilmorton
- Postcode
- LE17 5LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647119 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church?
- Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 5LU), in the parish of Gilmorton.
- What is Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church?
- Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 5LU.
- How do I get to Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 5LU. It sits within the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.