Literary houses · South West England
Hewelsfield Motte
In or near St Briavels.
Hewelsfield Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norchard · 6.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hewelsfield 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. scheduled monument in Gloucestershire, England
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hewelsfield Motte is a historic literary house located in South Wales. This site is an example of a motte-and-bailey castle, which reflects the architectural style of its time. It is associated with literary history, contributing to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds context to the site's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7159, -2.6284
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Hewelsfield and Brockweir
- Postcode
- GL15 6UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Norchard — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15223803 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hewelsfield Motte?
- Hewelsfield Motte is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6UH), in the parish of Hewelsfield and Brockweir.
- What is Hewelsfield Motte?
- Hewelsfield Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Hewelsfield Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Norchard, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6UH.
- Is Hewelsfield Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Hewelsfield Motte 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 Hewelsfield Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Norchard, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6UH.