Literary houses · South Wales
Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound
In or near Caerleon.
Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound — a literary house museum in wales south.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 3.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound 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 Caerleon, Newport, Wales, UK
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound is a historic literary house located in South Wales. The site is notable for its association with literary figures and its elevated position, offering views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the remnants of the mound, which is a significant landmark in the area. The site is not only of historical interest but also contributes to the cultural heritage of South Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6271, -2.9853
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Ponthir
- Postcode
- NP18 1GQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20586736 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound?
- Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1GQ), in the parish of Ponthir.
- What is Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound?
- Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1GQ.
- Is Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Graig-yr-Eurych Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1GQ.