Castles · West Midlands
Rochford Motte
In or near Knighton on Teme.
Rochford Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Rochford 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: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rochford Motte is a castle located in the West Midlands. It features a motte-and-bailey design, typical of Norman fortifications. The site offers insights into medieval military architecture, though little remains of the original structure. Visitors can explore the earthworks that define the motte, providing a glimpse into its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3125, -2.5456
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Rochford
- Postcode
- WR15 8NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287725 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochford Motte?
- Rochford Motte is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR15 8NJ), in the parish of Rochford.
- What is Rochford Motte?
- Rochford Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Rochford Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode WR15 8NJ.
- Is Rochford Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Rochford Motte is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Rochford Motte charge admission?
- Rochford Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rochford Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR15 8NJ. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.