Literary houses · North Wales
Crogen Motte
In or near Llandrillo.
Crogen Motte — a literary house museum in wales north.

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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
- wikidata: Q24661429 (CC0)
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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. 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.