Castles · South East England
Ringmer "The Motte"
In or near Kingston near Lewes.
Ringmer "The Motte" — a castle in england south east.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield · 2.8 km
About
Ringmer "The 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ringmer "The Motte" is a castle located in South-East England. It features a distinctive motte-and-bailey structure, characteristic of early medieval fortifications. The site reflects the military architecture of its time, although specific details about its history and designation are not provided. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site set in the English countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9102, 0.0597
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Ringmer
- Postcode
- BN8 5RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286355 (CC BY 4.0)
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Medieval ringwork at Clay Hill
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Barcombe Mill
Historic houses · 1.7 km
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Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Isfield
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Isfield
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Barcombe War Memorial
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Old windmill post
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ringmer "The Motte"?
- Ringmer "The Motte" is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN8 5RS), in the parish of Ringmer.
- What is Ringmer "The Motte"?
- Ringmer "The Motte" — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Ringmer "The Motte"?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN8 5RS.
- Is Ringmer "The Motte" a protected site?
- Yes — Ringmer "The Motte" is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Ringmer "The Motte" charge admission?
- Ringmer "The Motte" typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ringmer "The Motte"?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN8 5RS.