Castles · South East England
Place Wood Motte
In or near Purbrook.
Place Wood Motte — a castle in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portchester · 3.8 km
About
Place Wood Motte is a named castle in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Place Wood Motte is a historic castle located in South-East England. This site features a motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The remains of the earthworks provide insight into the defensive architecture of the period. Visitors can explore the surrounding woodland and appreciate the landscape shaped by centuries of history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8786, -1.0981
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Southwick and Widley
- Postcode
- PO17 6EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Fareham and Waterlooville
- Nearest railway station
- Portchester — 3.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286306 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Place Wood Motte?
- Place Wood Motte is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO17 6EJ), in the parish of Southwick and Widley.
- What is Place Wood Motte?
- Place Wood Motte — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Place Wood Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Portchester, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO17 6EJ.
- Does Place Wood Motte charge admission?
- Place Wood Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Place Wood Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Portchester, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO17 6EJ.