Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
'The Castles' motte and bailey
In or near Barrow upon Humber.
'The Castles' motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
David Wright — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow Haven · 1.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
'The Castles' motte and bailey is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. 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 castle in Barrow upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
'The Castles' motte and bailey is a historical site located in Yorkshire. This literary house reflects the architectural style of medieval fortifications, characteristic of the motte and bailey design. It offers insights into the region's history and its literary connections. Visitors can explore the remnants of this structure while appreciating its significance in the context of Yorkshire's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6888, -0.3875
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Barrow upon Humber
- Postcode
- DN19 7EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow Haven — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650204 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 'The Castles' motte and bailey?
- 'The Castles' motte and bailey is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN19 7EY), in the parish of Barrow upon Humber.
- What is 'The Castles' motte and bailey?
- 'The Castles' motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to 'The Castles' motte and bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow Haven, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN19 7EY.
- Is 'The Castles' motte and bailey a protected site?
- Yes — 'The Castles' motte and bailey is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to 'The Castles' motte and bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow Haven, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN19 7EY.