Literary houses · West Midlands
The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm
In or near Prees.
The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm — a literary house museum in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 4.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 Weston-under-Redcastle, Shropshire, England, UK
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Place summary
The Mount is a motte castle located 200 metres west of Weston Farm in North Wales. This historical site features a distinctive earthwork mound, typical of medieval fortifications. Its significance lies in its representation of the motte-and-bailey design prevalent during the Norman conquest. The Mount is a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and heritage value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8578, -2.6490
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Weston-under-Redcastle
- Postcode
- SY4 5UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675886 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm?
- The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 5UX), in the parish of Weston-under-Redcastle.
- What is The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm?
- The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 4.7 km away. The nearest town is Prees. Drivers can use postcode SY4 5UX.
- How do I get to The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 5UX.