Literary houses · Mid Wales
Bryn Derwen Motte
In or near Abermule with Llandyssil.
Bryn Derwen Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown · 6.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bryn Derwen Motte is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. scheduled monument in Wales
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bryn Derwen Motte is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its association with literary figures and its historical significance. Visitors can expect to explore the surroundings that inspired various works of literature, set within the scenic Welsh landscape. The site reflects the cultural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5483, -3.2354
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Abermule with Llandyssil
- Postcode
- SY15 6JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20584945 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Brynderwen Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Bridge 146 and Brynderwen Lock
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Bridge 145 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Abermule
Canals · 0.6 km
Abermule railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.7 km
Bridge 144 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Bridge 148 and Byles Lock
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Yew tree cottage
Castles · 1.1 km
Dolforwyn Castle
Castles · 1.1 km
Cae Fedw
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Bridge 149 over the Montgomeryshire Canal and Lock
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Bridge 143 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
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Bridge 146 and Brynderwen Lock
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Bridge 145 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
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Abermule railway station
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Bridge 144 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bryn Derwen Motte?
- Bryn Derwen Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6JX), in the parish of Abermule with Llandyssil.
- What is Bryn Derwen Motte?
- Bryn Derwen Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Bryn Derwen Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY15 6JX.
- Is Bryn Derwen Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Bryn Derwen Motte is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bryn Derwen Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6JX.