Castles · South Wales
Felin Isaf Motte
In or near St Fagans.
Felin Isaf Motte — a castle in wales south.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun · 3.4 km
About
Felin Isaf Motte is a named castle in wales south, 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
Felin Isaf Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Pendoylan, South Wales, postcode CF72. This historic site features a prominent earthwork mound, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The motte is a remnant of the region's feudal past, reflecting the strategic military architecture of its time. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its historical significance within the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5045, -3.3549
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Pendoylan
- Postcode
- CF72 8XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun — 3.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285938 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Felin Isaf Motte?
- Felin Isaf Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF72 8XY), in the parish of Pendoylan.
- What is Felin Isaf Motte?
- Felin Isaf Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Felin Isaf Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF72 8XY.
- Does Felin Isaf Motte charge admission?
- Felin Isaf Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Felin Isaf Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF72 8XY.