Literary houses · East of England
`The Hills' motte and baileys
In or near Meppershall.
`The Hills' motte and baileys — a literary house museum in england london.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey · 6.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
`The Hills' motte and baileys 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. castle in Meppershall, Bedfordshire, England, UK
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Place summary
The Hills motte and baileys is a historic literary house located in London. This site features earthworks dating back to the medieval period, indicative of its original fortification purpose. Its designation as a motte and bailey castle reflects the architectural style of the Norman Conquest. Visitors can explore the remnants of this significant structure, which offers insight into the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0096, -0.3509
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Meppershall
- Postcode
- SG17 5NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646214 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is `The Hills' motte and baileys?
- `The Hills' motte and baileys is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG17 5NA), in the parish of Meppershall.
- What is `The Hills' motte and baileys?
- `The Hills' motte and baileys — a literary house museum in england london.
- How do I get to `The Hills' motte and baileys?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG17 5NA.
- How do I get to `The Hills' motte and baileys?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG17 5NA.