Castles · West Midlands
Wightwick Motte
In or near Perton.
Wightwick Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bilbrook · 4.3 km
About
Wightwick Motte is a named castle in england west midlands, 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
Wightwick Motte is a castle located in the West Midlands. It features a motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its historical significance and remains of its earthworks. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which includes landscaped grounds that provide insight into the castle's past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5853, -2.1852
- District
- Wolverhampton
- Parish
- Wolverhampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- WV6 8BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wolverhampton West
- Nearest railway station
- Bilbrook — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287889 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
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St Regis Church of England Academy
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Towns & cities · 1.5 km
Tettenhall Towers
Historic houses · 1.6 km
St. Edmund's Catholic School
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Wightwick Mill Lock And Bridge No 58
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Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Wightwick Lock And Bridge No 57
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📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Wightwick Manor
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Mander War Memorial
Mander War Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
On a windy day: dandelion
On a windy day: dandelion — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wightwick Motte
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
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📷 5B&Bs · West Midlands
The Old Court House
The Old Court House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Glamping West Midlands
Glamping West Midlands — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Village Hotel
Village Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Village Hotels.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Hail to the Ale
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📷 6Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Clarendon Hotel
The Clarendon Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Giffard Arms
Giffard Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Old Still Cafe Bar
Old Still Cafe Bar — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Prince Albert
Prince Albert — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Great Western
The Great Western — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wightwick Motte?
- Wightwick Motte is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV6 8BE), in the parish of Wolverhampton, unparished area.
- What is Wightwick Motte?
- Wightwick Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Wightwick Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bilbrook, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV6 8BE.
- Does Wightwick Motte charge admission?
- Wightwick Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wightwick Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bilbrook, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV6 8BE.