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Literary houses · North Wales

Crogen Motte

In or near Llandrillo.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Crogen Motte — a literary house museum in wales north.

Horse Pasture near Branas-uchaf - geograph.org.uk - 1838896

Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Bala (Penybont) · 7.9 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Crogen 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. possible castle in Gwynedd, Wales, UK

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Place summary

Crogen Motte is a historic literary house located in North Wales. It is notable for its association with various literary figures. The site features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which adds to its historical significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which has inspired many writers and poets.

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Coordinates
52.9212, -3.4800
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llandderfel
Postcode
LL23 7RG
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Bala (Penybont) — 7.9 km

Sources

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Mountains & hills · North Wales

Cefn Coch

Cefn Coch — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 447 m.

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Mountains & hills · North Wales

Cefn Coch

Cefn Coch — a hill or mountain in wales north.

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Hill forts · North Wales

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Where to eat & stay near Crogen Motte

Places to stay

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Hotels · North Wales

Palé Hall Hotel

Palé Hall Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

↗ palehall.co.uk
South of Garth Coch - geograph.org.uk - 3621175📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Tŷ Isaf

Tŷ Isaf — a campsite in wales north.

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Campsites · North Wales

Tytandderwen Camping & Caravan Park

Tytandderwen Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in wales north.

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Hostels · North Wales

Yr Hen Felin Activity & Mountain Centre

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Pen Y Garth Lodge Park

Pen Y Garth Lodge Park — a caravan park in wales north.

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Gaer Hyfryd Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

Palé Hall - ceiling of downstairs middle drawing room; Llandderfel, Gwynedd, Wales 02📷 7

Restaurants · North Wales

Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant

Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant — a restaurant in wales north. Cuisine: welsh;british;fine dining. 5-star.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crogen Motte?
Crogen Motte is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7RG), in the parish of Llandderfel.
What is Crogen Motte?
Crogen Motte — a literary house museum in wales north.
How do I get to Crogen Motte?
The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 7.9 km away. The nearest town is Llandrillo. Drivers can use postcode LL23 7RG.
How do I get to Crogen Motte?
The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7RG.