Castles · Mid Wales
Combe Motte
In or near Kington.
Combe Motte — a castle in wales mid.
Jeff Gogarty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 5.7 km
About
Combe 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Combe Motte is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Combe. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Lugg and River Teme. The castle's historical significance is complemented by its natural surroundings, which are protected for their ecological value. Visitors can expect to explore the remains of the structure while enjoying the scenic landscape typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2653, -2.9572
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Combe
- Postcode
- LD8 2HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286215 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Combe Motte?
- Combe Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2HL), in the parish of Combe.
- What is Combe Motte?
- Combe Motte — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Combe Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2HL.
- Is Combe Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Combe Motte is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Combe Motte charge admission?
- Combe Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Combe Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2HL.