Castles · Mid Wales
Aberyscir Motte
Aberyscir Motte — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Aberyscir Motte is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Aberyscir Motte is a castle located in the parish of Yscir, South Wales. This motte-and-bailey structure is a remnant of medieval fortification. It features an earthen mound, typical of the design, which would have supported a wooden keep. The site is of historical interest within the region, reflecting the military architecture of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9555, -3.4562
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Yscir
- Postcode
- LD3 9NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287117 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberyscir Motte?
- Aberyscir Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 9NW), in the parish of Yscir.
- What is Aberyscir Motte?
- Aberyscir Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Aberyscir Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode LD3 9NW.
- Does Aberyscir Motte charge admission?
- Aberyscir Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aberyscir Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 9NW. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.