Literary houses · South East England
The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church
In or near Milton Keynes.
motte-and-bailey castle in Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milton Keynes Central · 2.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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Place summary
The Toot is a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex located 450 metres south-west of St Mary's Church in the West Midlands. This historical site reflects the evolution of medieval military architecture and subsequent residential use. Its significance lies in its structure and the role it played in local history. Visitors can explore the remnants of this once strategically important site that illustrates the feudal system in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0203, -0.7935
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Shenley Church End
- Postcode
- MK5 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes Central
- Nearest railway station
- Milton Keynes Central — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645584 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church?
- The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK5 6AE), in the parish of Shenley Church End.
- What is The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church?
- motte-and-bailey castle in Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- How do I get to The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK5 6AE.
- How do I get to The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK5 6AE.