Literary houses · North West England
Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure
In or near Chorlton.
motte-and-bailey castles in Shocklach Oviatt and District, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 9.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure is a literary house museum located in wales north. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castles in Shocklach Oviatt and District, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
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Place summary
Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure is located in North Wales. This historic site features a motte, which is a raised earthwork, surrounded by a water-filled moat. It is notable for its association with medieval fortifications, reflecting the military architecture of its time. Visitors can explore the remnants of the enclosure that once provided defence and habitation.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0516, -2.8456
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Shocklach Oviatt and District
- Postcode
- CH3 6RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676497 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure?
- Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 6RB), in the parish of Shocklach Oviatt and District.
- What is Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure?
- motte-and-bailey castles in Shocklach Oviatt and District, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
- How do I get to Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 6RB.
- How do I get to Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 6RB. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency.