Literary houses · South East England
West Dean Motte
In or near Mottisfont.
West Dean Motte — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dean · 0.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
West Dean Motte is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. archaeological site in West Dean, Wiltshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bentley Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Dean Motte, located in South-East England, is a literary house of historical significance. It is known for its associations with notable literary figures. The site offers insights into its past and the cultural contributions of its former residents. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting that reflects the literary heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0460, -1.6350
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- SP5 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Dean — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643378 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Dean Motte?
- West Dean Motte is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 1JJ), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is West Dean Motte?
- West Dean Motte — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to West Dean Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Dean, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 1JJ.
- Is West Dean Motte a protected site?
- Yes — West Dean Motte is part of the Bentley Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to West Dean Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Dean, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 1JJ.