Literary houses · South Wales
Dixton Motte
In or near Dixton.
Dixton Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dixton Motte is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. scheduled monument in Wales
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dixton Motte is a historic literary house located in South Wales. This site is notable for its association with various literary figures. Visitors can expect to explore the grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape that has inspired many writers. The property reflects the cultural heritage of the region and contributes to the literary history of Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8201, -2.7007
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20593527 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dixton Motte?
- Dixton Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3SJ), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Dixton Motte?
- Dixton Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Dixton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3SJ.
- Is Dixton Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Dixton Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dixton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3SJ.