Literary houses · East of England
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle
In or near Stansted Mountfitchet.
Norman ringwork and bailey fortification in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England, UK
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stansted Mountfitchet · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle is a literary house museum located in england london. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. Norman ringwork and bailey fortification in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England, UK
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Official information
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle is a reconstructed 11th-century Motte and Bailey castle located on its original site. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, interact with animals, and visit the House on the Hill Museum, which features a vast toy collection. The site offers a unique glimpse into medieval life and history.
Place summary
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle is located in the London region. This historical site features a reconstructed motte and bailey castle, providing insight into medieval architecture and life. The castle is notable for its association with local history and offers a glimpse into the past through its exhibits and grounds. Visitors can explore the site and learn about its significance in the context of the area's development.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9028, 0.2018
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Stansted Mountfitchet
- Postcode
- CM24 8LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Stansted Mountfitchet — 0.2 km
- Official site
- mountfitchetcastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q16248130 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stansted Mountfitchet Castle?
- Stansted Mountfitchet Castle is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM24 8LY), in the parish of Stansted Mountfitchet.
- What is Stansted Mountfitchet Castle?
- Norman ringwork and bailey fortification in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England, UK
- How do I get to Stansted Mountfitchet Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM24 8LY.
- How do I get to Stansted Mountfitchet Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM24 8LY.