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Historic houses · North Wales

Erddig Motte

In or near Wrexham.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Erddig Motte — a historic house in North Wales, United Kingdom.

Footpath through the motte and bailey at Erddig - geograph.org.uk - 7546764

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wrexham Central · 1.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Erddig Motte is a historic house located in North Wales, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Erddig Motte is a historic site located in North Wales. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, which dates back to the Norman period. The site is part of the Erddig estate, known for its historical significance and landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.0306, -3.0047
District
Wrexham
Parish
Offa
Postcode
LL13 7QW
Parliamentary constituency
Wrexham
Nearest railway station
Wrexham Central — 1.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Erddig Motte and Bailey Castle

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Historic bridges · North Wales

Bridge over the Black Brook

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Historic bridges · North Wales

Bridge over River Clywedog

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Waterfalls · North Wales

Cup and Saucer Waterfall

Cup and Saucer Waterfall — waterfall in wales north.

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Museums · North Wales

Erddig Museum

Erddig Museum — museum in Erddig, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.

♿👶↗ nationaltrust.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Erddig Motte

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Plassey Holiday Park

Plassey Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales north.

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Hotels · North Wales

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B&Bs · North Wales

The Vaults

The Vaults — a bed-and-breakfast in wales north.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Bank Farm Caravan Park

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Hotels · North Wales

Brywn Howel

Brywn Howel — a hotel in wales north.

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Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · North Wales

Bank Street Social

Bank Street Social — a café in wales north.

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Historic pubs · North Wales

Saith Seren

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Historic pubs · North Wales

Turf Hotel

Turf Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Free↗ the-turf.co.uk
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Restaurants · North Wales

The Lemon Tree

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Historic pubs · North Wales

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The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn — a restaurant in wales north.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Erddig Motte?
Erddig Motte is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL13 7QW), in the parish of Offa.
What is Erddig Motte?
Erddig Motte — a historic house in North Wales, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Erddig Motte?
The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 1.8 km away. The nearest town is Wrexham. Drivers can use postcode LL13 7QW.
Is Erddig Motte a protected site?
Yes — Erddig Motte is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Erddig Motte?
The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL13 7QW.