Castles · West Midlands
Leicester Castle Motte
Leicester Castle Motte — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
About
Leicester Castle Motte 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
Leicester Castle Motte is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. It features a motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its archaeological significance, representing the remnants of the castle that once served as a royal stronghold.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6317, -1.1407
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE2 7BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Official site
- www.leicestermuseums.org
Sources
- osm: way/415343450 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Castle Motte?
- Leicester Castle Motte is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE2 7BY), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- Does Leicester Castle Motte charge admission?
- Leicester Castle Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Leicester Castle Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE2 7BY. It sits within the Leicester South parliamentary constituency.