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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses Β· North Wales

Erddig Motte

In or near Wrexham.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Erddig Motte β€” a historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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

David Smith β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

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

About

Erddig Motte is a historic house located in wales-north, 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 β€” 1.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The motte viewed from the bailey - geograph.org.uk - 5871649πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· North Wales

Erddig Castle

Erddig Castle β€” a literary house museum in wales north.

β™Ώ
The motte viewed from the bailey - geograph.org.uk - 5871649πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· North Wales

Erddig Motte and Bailey Castle

Erddig Motte and Bailey Castle β€” a castle in wales north.

Bailey at Erddig Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 2486574πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· North Wales

Bridge over the Black Brook

Bridge over the Black Brook β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Bridge over the river Clywedog at Erddig - geograph.org.uk - 2345620πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· North Wales

Bridge over River Clywedog

Bridge over River Clywedog β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Stream with landscaped banks, Erddig estate - geograph.org.uk - 7546756πŸ“· 5

Waterfalls Β· North Wales

Cup and Saucer Waterfall

Cup and Saucer Waterfall β€” waterfall in wales north.

Erddig MuseumπŸ“· 4

Museums Β· North Wales

Erddig Museum

Erddig Museum β€” museum in Erddig, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Erddig Motte

Places to stay

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 6998386πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North Wales

The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn

The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn β€” a hotel in wales north. Brand: Marston's Inn.

Wood carving, The Plassey - geograph.org.uk - 5080545πŸ“· 4

Caravan parks Β· North Wales

Plassey Holiday Park

Plassey Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in wales north.

Free↗ plassey.com
Cons Club (Ruabon Constitutional Sports Club) on Park Street, Ruabon - geograph.org.uk - 7877748πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North Wales

Wynnstay Arms

Wynnstay Arms β€” a hotel in wales north.

Ruabon, St Mabon ^ St Mary the Virgin - geograph.org.uk - 6372681πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· North Wales

The Vaults

The Vaults β€” a bed-and-breakfast in wales north.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on the A525, Bangor-on-Dee - geograph.org.uk - 6142540πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Bank Farm Caravan Park

Bank Farm Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in wales north.

Free↗ caravancampingsites.co.uk
Llangollen Canal bridge 38W - geograph.org.uk - 5908253πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North Wales

Brywn Howel

Brywn Howel β€” a hotel in wales north.

β†— brynhowel.com

Places to eat & drink

49 Hope Street, Wrexham - geograph.org.uk - 8245502πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North Wales

Bank Street Social

Bank Street Social β€” a cafΓ© in wales north.

Chester Street, Wrexham - geograph.org.uk - 8245494πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North Wales

Saith Seren

Saith Seren in Wales North, United Kingdom.

β†— saithseren.org.uk
Elizabeth II postbox on Mold Road, Wrexham - geograph.org.uk - 6145121πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North Wales

Turf Hotel

Turf Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Free↗ the-turf.co.uk
Rhosddu Road, Wrexham - geograph.org.uk - 6201717πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· North Wales

The Lemon Tree

The Lemon Tree β€” a restaurant in wales north.

The Duke of Wellington, Ruabon - geograph.org.uk - 6147400πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North Wales

Bridge End Inn

Bridge End Inn in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Free↗ bridgeendruabon.com
The Crown at Llay - geograph.org.uk - 7703021πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· North Wales

The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn β€” a restaurant in wales north.

β†— crownpubllay.co.uk

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Historic houses Β· North Wales

2 & 2A Record Street, Ruthin

2 & 2A Record Street, Ruthin β€” Grade II listed house in Ruthin, Denbighshire.

πŸ‘Άβ†— denbighshire.gov.uk
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Aberconwy House β€” historic house in Conwy, Wales.

πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
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Historic houses Β· North Wales

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Bryn Hall β€” house in Mawddwy, United Kingdom.

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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 β€” a historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Erddig Motte?
The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL13 7QW.
Is Erddig Motte a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.