Literary houses · East of England
'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm
In or near Broughton.
'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm — a literary house museum in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 4.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm is a literary house museum located in england london. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Kings Ripton, Huntingdonshire, England, UK
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Place summary
The Moat is a motte and bailey castle located 700 metres west of Mayfield Heath Farm in London. This historical site features a distinctive earthwork mound and surrounding ditch, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The castle's design reflects the military architecture of its time. It is a notable example of the motte and bailey type, which was prevalent in England following the Norman Conquest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3633, -0.1681
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Kings Ripton
- Postcode
- PE28 2NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645507 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm?
- 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm is in Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 2NX), in the parish of Kings Ripton.
- What is 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm?
- 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm — a literary house museum in england london.
- How do I get to 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 4.2 km away. The nearest town is Broughton. Drivers can use postcode PE28 2NX.
- How do I get to 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 2NX.