Literary houses · North Wales
Castell y Waun Motte
In or near Ruabon.
Castell y Waun Motte — a literary house museum in wales north.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chirk · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castell y Waun Motte is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 Denbighshire, Wales, UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castell y Waun Motte is a literary house located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance and connection to Welsh literature. The site reflects the region's cultural heritage and offers insights into the literary traditions of Wales. Visitors can expect a setting that highlights the area's literary contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9307, -3.0559
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Chirk
- Postcode
- LL14 5HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Chirk — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13129037 (CC0)
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Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell y Waun Motte?
- Castell y Waun Motte is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL14 5HX), in the parish of Chirk.
- What is Castell y Waun Motte?
- Castell y Waun Motte — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Castell y Waun Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Chirk, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL14 5HX.
- Is Castell y Waun Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Castell y Waun Motte is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castell y Waun Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Chirk, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL14 5HX.