Castles · West Midlands
Wem Castle Motte
In or near Barkers Green.
Wem Castle Motte — a castle in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wem Castle Motte is a castle located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Wem Castle Motte is a medieval castle located in North Wales. It features a prominent motte, which is a raised earthwork that served as a defensive structure. The site reflects the typical fortification style of the period, though specific historical details about its construction or ownership are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8547, -2.7265
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Wem Urban
- Postcode
- SY4 5JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/376426832 (ODbL)
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Wem War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
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Hazlitt House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Wem Town Hall
Theatres · 0.2 km
William Hazlitt
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Bridge Over River Roden North Of Wem Mill
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
The White Lion
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Jubilee Square
Farmers’ markets · 0.3 km
Morgan Library
Museums · 0.3 km
Stage Door Theatre
Theatres · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Wem War Memorial
Wem War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Hazlitt House
Hazlitt House — house in Wem Urban, Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Wem Castle Motte
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Lower Lacon Caravan Park — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
The Laurels Caravan Site
The Laurels Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 4📷 3Campsites · West Midlands
Abbey Green Farm
Abbey Green Farm — a campsite in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The White Lion
The White Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Old Eagles Public House
Old Eagles Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Black Bear Public House
The Black Bear Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wem Castle Motte?
- Wem Castle Motte is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 5JS), in the parish of Wem Urban.
- What is Wem Castle Motte?
- Wem Castle Motte — a castle in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wem Castle Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Barkers Green. Drivers can use postcode SY4 5JS.
- Does Wem Castle Motte charge admission?
- Wem Castle Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wem Castle Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 5JS.