Castles · South West England
Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey
Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Martin Bodman — 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
Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey is a historic castle located in South-West England. It features a classic motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site reflects the architectural and military strategies of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1851, -3.9048
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Parracombe
- Postcode
- EX31 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Official site
- ancientmonuments.uk
Sources
- osm: way/580556668 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey?
- Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4QJ), in the parish of Parracombe.
- Does Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey charge admission?
- Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4QJ. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.