Castles · North East England
Styford Motte
In or near Corbridge.
Styford Motte — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riding Mill · 1.0 km
About
Styford Motte is a named castle in scotland lowlands, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Styford Motte is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a significant motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The earthworks and remains present offer insight into the architectural styles of the period. Visitors can expect a historical landscape that reflects the region's feudal past.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9571, -1.9773
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bywell
- Postcode
- NE43 7TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Riding Mill — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287956 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Riding Mill railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.0 km
Broomhaugh
Other places · 1.0 km
Broomhaugh and Riding
Other places · 1.0 km
Riding Mill
Heritage railway stations · 1.0 km
Wellington Inn
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Broomhaugh and Riding Mill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Beauclerc
Other places · 1.5 km
Styford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Ridingmill
Villages · 2.7 km
Duke Of Wellington Inn
B&Bs · 2.8 km
Broomley
Other places · 2.8 km
Corbridge railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Riding Mill railway station
Riding Mill railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Other places · North East England
Broomhaugh and Riding
Broomhaugh and Riding in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · North East England
Riding Mill
Riding Mill in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Wellington Inn
Wellington Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Broomhaugh and Riding Mill War Memorial
Broomhaugh and Riding Mill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Styford Motte
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Duke Of Wellington Inn
Duke Of Wellington Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Dilston Scout Camp
Dilston Scout Camp — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Wellhouse Farm Camping site
Wellhouse Farm Camping site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Wellhouse Farm Caravan Park
Wellhouse Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
The Station Inn
The Station Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
County Hotel
County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Wellington Inn
Wellington Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Vicars Pele
The Vicars Pele in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Styford Motte?
- Styford Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE43 7TY), in the parish of Bywell.
- What is Styford Motte?
- Styford Motte — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Styford Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Riding Mill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE43 7TY.
- Is Styford Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Styford Motte is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Styford Motte charge admission?
- Styford Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Styford Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Riding Mill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE43 7TY.