Castles · East Midlands
Podington Motte
In or near Wymington.
Podington Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 6.5 km
About
Podington Motte is a named castle in england west midlands, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Podington Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in the West Midlands. This historical structure features an earthen mound, or motte, which is characteristic of early medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its archaeological significance, providing insights into Norman military architecture. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the landscape surrounding this ancient site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2562, -0.6199
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Podington
- Postcode
- NN29 7HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 6.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286629 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Podington Motte?
- Podington Motte is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN29 7HP), in the parish of Podington.
- What is Podington Motte?
- Podington Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Podington Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN29 7HP.
- Is Podington Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Podington Motte is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Podington Motte charge admission?
- Podington Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Podington Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN29 7HP.