Literary houses · South Wales
Garn Fawr Motte
Garn Fawr Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
Marion Phillips — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Danycoed · 2.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Garn Fawr 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. castle in Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
Place summary
Garn Fawr Motte is a historic motte located in South Wales. It is notable for its literary connections, having inspired various works. The site features a substantial earthwork mound, characteristic of medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers scenic views typical of the Welsh landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8895, -4.3318
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Newchurch and Merthyr
- Postcode
- SA33 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Danycoed — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20587999 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garn Fawr Motte?
- Garn Fawr Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA33 6EG), in the parish of Newchurch and Merthyr.
- What is Garn Fawr Motte?
- Garn Fawr Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Garn Fawr Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Danycoed, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA33 6EG.
- How do I get to Garn Fawr Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Danycoed, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA33 6EG.