Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Birthplace of Arthur Machen
In or near Caerleon.
Birthplace of Arthur Machen — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birthplace of Arthur Machen is a memorial located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The birthplace of Arthur Machen, a notable Welsh author known for his supernatural and horror fiction, is marked by a blue plaque in Caerleon, Wales. Visitors can see the house where he was born, which is situated near the Olde Bull Inn and the Priory Hotel.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Birthplace of Arthur Machen is a memorial located in South Wales. It commemorates the life and works of the influential author, known for his contributions to supernatural fiction.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6096, -2.9540
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18 1AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 4 km
- Official site
- www.waymarking.com
Sources
- osm: node/7444794889 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birthplace of Arthur Machen?
- Birthplace of Arthur Machen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1AE), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is Birthplace of Arthur Machen?
- Birthplace of Arthur Machen — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birthplace of Arthur Machen?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1AE.
- Is Birthplace of Arthur Machen a protected site?
- Yes — Birthplace of Arthur Machen is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Birthplace of Arthur Machen free to visit?
- Yes, Birthplace of Arthur Machen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birthplace of Arthur Machen?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1AE.