Castles · West Midlands
Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle
Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle is located in the West Midlands. This historical site exemplifies the typical layout of a motte and bailey fortification, characteristic of medieval military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8639, -1.5703
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Ascott-under-Wychwood
- Postcode
- OX7 6AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
Sources
- osm: way/993738058 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle?
- Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 6AH), in the parish of Ascott-under-Wychwood.
- Does Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle charge admission?
- Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 6AH. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.