Castles · North West England
Whittington Motte
In or near Whittington.
Whittington Motte — a castle in england north west.
Phil and Juliette Platt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 6.6 km
About
Whittington Motte is a named castle in england north west, 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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Place summary
Whittington Motte is a castle located in North-West England. It is characterised by its motte-and-bailey structure, typical of medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its historical significance and remains as a prominent feature of the local landscape. Visitors can explore the earthworks and appreciate the strategic positioning that defined its original purpose.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1806, -2.6154
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Whittington
- Postcode
- LA6 2NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287855 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittington Motte?
- Whittington Motte is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2NT), in the parish of Whittington.
- What is Whittington Motte?
- Whittington Motte — a castle in england north west.
- How do I get to Whittington Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2NT.
- Does Whittington Motte charge admission?
- Whittington Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Whittington Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2NT.