Literary houses · South Wales
Caerwent Motte
In or near Caerwent.
Caerwent Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot · 2.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Caerwent 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. castle in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caerwent Motte is a historic motte-and-bailey structure located in South Wales. This site is notable for its medieval earthworks, which reflect the strategic importance of the area during the Norman period. The motte, a raised earthwork, served as a defensive structure and is a significant remnant of the region's feudal history. It is an example of early castle construction in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6091, -2.7657
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Caerwent
- Postcode
- NP26 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659468 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerwent Motte?
- Caerwent Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 5AL), in the parish of Caerwent.
- What is Caerwent Motte?
- Caerwent Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Caerwent Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is Caerwent. Drivers can use postcode NP26 5AL.
- Is Caerwent Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Caerwent Motte is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Caerwent Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 5AL.