Castles · South Wales
Cottrell Motte
In or near St Fagans.
Cottrell Motte — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Waun-gron Park · 7.2 km
About
Cottrell Motte is a named castle in wales south, 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
Cottrell Motte is a historic castle located in South Wales, within the parish of St. Nicholas and Bonvilston. This motte-and-bailey structure is a notable example of medieval fortification. Visitors will find remnants of its earthworks, which provide insight into the defensive strategies of the period. The site is situated in a rural setting, offering a glimpse into the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4620, -3.3244
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- St. Nicholas and Bonvilston
- Postcode
- CF5 6TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Waun-gron Park — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285939 (CC BY 4.0)
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Coed y Cwm
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Saint Nicholas
Villages · 1.1 km
Monument to Dafydd William at Croes-y-Parc chapel
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Castle Ringwork 850m ENE of Ty'n-y-Coed
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Soldiers Grave, Bonvilston
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Tinkenswood Burial Chamber
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Tinkinswood
Hill forts · 1.7 km
Peterston Castle
Literary houses · 1.9 km
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Cottrell House
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Celtic International Hotel
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The Plymouth Arms
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The Highwayman Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cottrell Motte?
- Cottrell Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6TX), in the parish of St. Nicholas and Bonvilston.
- What is Cottrell Motte?
- Cottrell Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Cottrell Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Waun-gron Park, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6TX.
- Does Cottrell Motte charge admission?
- Cottrell Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cottrell Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Waun-gron Park, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6TX.