Literary houses · South East England
Woodgarston ring motte
In or near Sherborne St John.
Woodgarston ring 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
- Basingstoke · 5.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Woodgarston ring 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. ringwork castle in Wootton St Lawrence with Ramsdell, Hampshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodgarston Ring Motte is a historic site located in South-East England. It is classified as a motte, a type of earthwork castle dating back to the medieval period. The site is notable for its literary associations, as it has inspired various works of literature. Visitors can explore the remains of this ancient fortification, which offers insight into the region's past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2918, -1.1631
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Wootton St. Lawrence with Ramsdell
- Postcode
- RG26 5TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650416 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodgarston ring motte?
- Woodgarston ring motte is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG26 5TD), in the parish of Wootton St. Lawrence with Ramsdell.
- What is Woodgarston ring motte?
- Woodgarston ring motte — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Woodgarston ring motte?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG26 5TD.
- Is Woodgarston ring motte a protected site?
- Yes — Woodgarston ring motte is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Woodgarston ring motte?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG26 5TD.