Castles · South East England
Shackerstone Motte
In or near Shackerstone.
Shackerstone Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone · 0.5 km
About
Shackerstone 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: Ashby Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shackerstone Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in the West Midlands. This medieval fortification features an earthen mound, typical of its era, which served as a defensive stronghold. The site is of historical significance, reflecting the architectural styles and military strategies of the time. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and its surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6581, -1.4473
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Shackerstone
- Postcode
- CV13 6NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287410 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Shackerstone, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Shackerstone Station Bridge
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Shackerstone railway station
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Congerstone War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Shackerstone Motte
Places to stay
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Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site
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Places to eat & drink
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Bird in Hand
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Blue Lion
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Market Tavern
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shackerstone Motte?
- Shackerstone Motte is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV13 6NP), in the parish of Shackerstone.
- What is Shackerstone Motte?
- Shackerstone Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Shackerstone Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV13 6NP.
- Is Shackerstone Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Shackerstone Motte is part of the Ashby Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Shackerstone Motte charge admission?
- Shackerstone Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shackerstone Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV13 6NP.