Castles · Mid Wales
Howton Farm Mound
In or near Pontrilas.
Howton Farm Mound — a castle in wales south.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Howton Farm Mound 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Howton Farm Mound is a historical earthwork located in Kilpeck, South Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye. The mound represents a significant archaeological feature within the landscape, offering insights into the region's past. Visitors can expect to observe the natural environment surrounding the site, which is notable for its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9600, -2.8529
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Kilpeck
- Postcode
- HR2 0BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286181 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howton Farm Mound?
- Howton Farm Mound is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0BG), in the parish of Kilpeck.
- What is Howton Farm Mound?
- Howton Farm Mound — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Howton Farm Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0BG.
- Is Howton Farm Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Howton Farm Mound is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Howton Farm Mound charge admission?
- Howton Farm Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Howton Farm Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0BG. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.