Literary houses · South Wales
Briton Ferry Motte
In or near Ynysforgan.
Briton Ferry Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
Deborah Tilley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Briton Ferry · 1.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Briton Ferry Motte is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. archaeological site in Coedffranc, Neath Port Talbot County Borough, Wales, UK
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Place summary
Briton Ferry Motte is a historic motte located in South Wales. This site is notable for its association with medieval fortifications, representing a key aspect of the region's history. Visitors can observe the earthworks that form the motte, which is a remnant of the area's past military architecture. The site provides insights into the strategic significance of such structures during the medieval period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6307, -3.8341
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Coedffranc
- Postcode
- SA10 6NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Neath and Swansea East
- Nearest railway station
- Briton Ferry — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659547 (CC0)
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Shelone Hill
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Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Coed yr Iaryll
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Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Chequers
Hostels · 1.4 km
Public Hall Cinema & Institute
Theatres · 1.4 km
Bridge over Tennant Canal E of Cwrt y Bettws Farm
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Briton Ferry Motte?
- Briton Ferry Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA10 6NG), in the parish of Coedffranc.
- What is Briton Ferry Motte?
- Briton Ferry Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Briton Ferry Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Briton Ferry, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA10 6NG.
- How do I get to Briton Ferry Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Briton Ferry, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA10 6NG.