Literary houses · North West England
The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon
The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Steve Houldsworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 2.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Brampton, Carlisle, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mote Castle mound is a medieval motte castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features the remnants of a late medieval beacon, indicative of its historical significance as a defensive structure. The site provides insight into medieval fortifications and their role in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9440, -2.7300
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brampton
- Postcode
- CA8 1EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662925 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon?
- The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 1EL), in the parish of Brampton.
- What is The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon?
- The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 1EL.
- Is The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon a protected site?
- Yes — The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 1EL.