Literary houses · South West England
Newington Bagpath Motte
In or near Owlpen.
Newington Bagpath Motte — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 9.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Newington Bagpath Motte 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 Kingscote, Cotswold, 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
Newington Bagpath Motte is a historical literary house located in the West Midlands. This site features an earthwork motte, a type of medieval fortification, which is a remnant of the area's rich history. The structure is of archaeological interest and contributes to the understanding of the region's past. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape that complements the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6513, -2.2667
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Kingscote
- Postcode
- GL8 8UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648290 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newington Bagpath Motte?
- Newington Bagpath Motte is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL8 8UE), in the parish of Kingscote.
- What is Newington Bagpath Motte?
- Newington Bagpath Motte — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Newington Bagpath Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL8 8UE.
- Is Newington Bagpath Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Newington Bagpath Motte is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Newington Bagpath Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL8 8UE. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.