Literary houses · South West England
Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep
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Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep 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 Wareham Town, Purbeck, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham, this site includes remnants of a motte and bailey castle with a shell keep. Located in South-East England, it reflects the military architecture of the period. The site is significant for its historical context and its role in the region's defence strategy during the Anglo-Saxon era. Visitors can explore the remains and gain insight into early medieval fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6872, -2.1106
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645662 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep?
- Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4AG), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep?
- Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4AG.
- Is Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep a protected site?
- Yes — Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4AG.