Literary houses · South West England
Woodford Wood Motte
In or near Newton St Petrock.
Woodford Wood Motte — a literary house museum in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Woodford Wood Motte is a literary house museum located in england south west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Milton Damerel, Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodford Wood Motte is a historical literary house located in South-West England. It is noted for its connection to notable literary figures and its significance in the region's cultural history. The site features a distinctive motte, which is a type of earthwork mound, typical of medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscapes that reflect its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8912, -4.2804
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Milton Damerel
- Postcode
- EX22 7LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q17640915 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodford Wood Motte?
- Woodford Wood Motte is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX22 7LL), in the parish of Milton Damerel.
- What is Woodford Wood Motte?
- Woodford Wood Motte — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Woodford Wood Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode EX22 7LL.
- Is Woodford Wood Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Woodford Wood Motte is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Woodford Wood Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX22 7LL. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.