Castles · Mid Wales
Castell Madoc Motte
Castell Madoc Motte — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Castell Madoc Motte is a named castle in wales mid, 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
Castell Madoc Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Honddu Isaf. This historical site features an earthwork mound that once supported a wooden structure, indicative of Norman military architecture. The castle's remnants provide insight into the region's medieval history. The site is accessible and offers a view of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0217, -3.4231
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Honddu Isaf
- Postcode
- LD3 9RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286058 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell Madoc Motte?
- Castell Madoc Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 9RF), in the parish of Honddu Isaf.
- What is Castell Madoc Motte?
- Castell Madoc Motte — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Castell Madoc Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode LD3 9RF.
- Does Castell Madoc Motte charge admission?
- Castell Madoc Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castell Madoc Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 9RF. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.