Literary houses · South West England
Stanborough Motte
In or near Halwell.
Stanborough Motte — a literary house museum in england south west.

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End · 8.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stanborough Motte is a literary house museum located in england south west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. ringwork castle in Halwell and Moreleigh, Devon, England, UK
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stanborough Motte is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance in the literary landscape of the region. The site is associated with various literary figures and events, reflecting its role in the cultural heritage of the area. Visitors can expect a setting that celebrates its literary connections amidst the scenic backdrop of South-West England.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3535, -3.7241
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Halwell and Moreleigh
- Postcode
- TQ9 7JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17672287 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Stanborough Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.2 km

Stanborough Camp
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km

Stanborough Camp
Vineyards · 0.2 km

Moreleigh
Villages · 1.2 km

Halwell
Villages · 1.3 km

Halwell
Towns & cities · 1.6 km

Halwell Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km

Halwell Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km

Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp
Vineyards · 1.7 km

Blackawton
Towns & cities · 3.2 km

Blackawton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km

East Allington
Villages · 3.3 km
Nearby
Mountains & hills · South West England
Stanborough Hill
Stanborough Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Archaeological sites · South West England
Stanborough Camp
Stanborough Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Stanborough Camp
Stanborough Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Stanborough Motte
Places to stay
Campsites · South West England
Woodlands Grove Caravan and Camping
Woodlands Grove Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south west.
Caravan parks · South West England
Oldstone Farm Caravan Club Site
Oldstone Farm Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Island Lodge Caravan and Camping Site
Island Lodge Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in england south west.
Hotels · South West England
Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel
Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
B&Bs · South West England
The Maltsters Arms
The Maltsters Arms — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
Holsome Park Campsite
Holsome Park Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · South West England
Maltsters Arms
Maltsters Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
King Of Prussia Inn
King Of Prussia Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Old Country House Inn
Old Country House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Church House Inn
Church House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
Literary houses · South West England
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church — a literary house museum in england south east.
Literary houses · South West England
Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill
Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill — a literary house museum in england south east.
Literary houses · South West England
Motte castle 150m south of Jubilee Wood, Hartham Park
Motte castle 150m south of Jubilee Wood, Hartham Park — a literary house museum in england south east.
Literary houses · South West England
Castle mound (or Castle Hill)
Castle mound (or Castle Hill) — a literary house museum in england south east.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanborough Motte?
- Stanborough Motte is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 7JE), in the parish of Halwell and Moreleigh.
- What is Stanborough Motte?
- Stanborough Motte — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Stanborough Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 7JE.
- Is Stanborough Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Stanborough Motte is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Stanborough Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 7JE. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.