Castles · North West England
Egwys Cross Motte
In or near Grindley Brook.
Egwys Cross Motte — a castle in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch · 7.9 km
About
Egwys Cross Motte is a named castle in wales north, 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
Egwys Cross Motte is a castle located in Bronington, North Wales, with the postcode SY13. This historical site features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification that was common in medieval England. The castle's structure offers insight into the military architecture of its time. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which provides a glimpse into the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9634, -2.7901
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Bronington
- Postcode
- SY13 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286966 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Egwys Cross Motte?
- Egwys Cross Motte is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 2JR), in the parish of Bronington.
- What is Egwys Cross Motte?
- Egwys Cross Motte — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Egwys Cross Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 2JR.
- Does Egwys Cross Motte charge admission?
- Egwys Cross Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Egwys Cross Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 2JR.