Literary houses · North West England
Smardale Hall Motte
In or near Sandford.
Smardale Hall Motte — a literary house museum in england north west.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen · 2.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Smardale Hall Motte is a literary house museum located in england north west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. earthworks in Waitby, Cumbria, England, UK
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smardale Hall Motte is a literary house located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and association with literary figures. The site features remnants of a motte-and-bailey castle, providing insight into medieval architecture and landscape. The surrounding area offers a tranquil setting, making it a point of interest for those exploring the region's literary heritage and historical sites.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4685, -2.4042
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Waitby
- Postcode
- CA17 4HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661360 (CC0)
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Smardale Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Waitby
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St Andrew's Church, Crosby Garrett
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Smardale Gill Viaduct
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Highmore Hill
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Smardale Gill Site of Special Scientific Interest
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smardale Hall Motte?
- Smardale Hall Motte is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4HG), in the parish of Waitby.
- What is Smardale Hall Motte?
- Smardale Hall Motte — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Smardale Hall Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 2.7 km away. The nearest town is Sandford. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4HG.
- Is Smardale Hall Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Smardale Hall Motte is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Smardale Hall Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4HG.