Castles · South East England
West Woodhay Motte
In or near Inkpen.
West Woodhay Motte — a castle in england south east.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury · 4.2 km
About
West Woodhay Motte is a named castle in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Woodhay Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in South-East England. This historic site features a large earthen mound, typical of medieval fortifications. The castle's design reflects the architectural trends of its era, showcasing the defensive strategies employed during that time. Visitors can explore the remnants of this significant structure, which offers insights into England's feudal past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3651, -1.4429
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- West Woodhay
- Postcode
- RG20 0BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286330 (CC BY 4.0)
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Walbury Hill
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Inkpen
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Walbury Hill
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Inkpen
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Moongrove
Manor houses · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Woodhay Motte?
- West Woodhay Motte is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0BS), in the parish of West Woodhay.
- What is West Woodhay Motte?
- West Woodhay Motte — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to West Woodhay Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0BS.
- Is West Woodhay Motte a protected site?
- Yes — West Woodhay Motte is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does West Woodhay Motte charge admission?
- West Woodhay Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to West Woodhay Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0BS.