Castles · South Wales
Kemeys Inferior Motte
In or near Caerleon.
Kemeys Inferior Motte — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 9.4 km
About
Kemeys Inferior 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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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
Kemeys Inferior Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Llantrisant Fawr, South Wales. It is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and Severn Estuary. The site offers insight into medieval fortifications in the region, with its earthworks remaining as the primary feature. Visitors can appreciate the historical context of the motte while observing the surrounding natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6406, -2.8829
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llantrisant Fawr
- Postcode
- NP15 1LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 9.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285967 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kemeys Inferior Mound & Bailey Castle
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Caer Licyn
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Caer Licyn
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Caer Licyn
Vineyards · 1.1 km
Monument to Eleanor Isabella Franklin at east end of Church of St. Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
War Memorial Lychgate at Church of St. Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Tredunnock
Villages · 1.4 km
Kemeys Manor
Stately homes · 1.5 km
Kemeys House
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Kemeys Inferior
Villages · 1.6 km
Wentwood
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Wentwood
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Kemeys Inferior Mound & Bailey Castle
Kemeys Inferior Mound & Bailey Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Caer Licyn
Caer Licyn — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South Wales
Caer Licyn
Caer Licyn — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Monument to Eleanor Isabella Franklin at east end of Church of St. Andrew
Monument to Eleanor Isabella Franklin at east end of Church of St. Andrew — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
War Memorial Lychgate at Church of St. Andrew
War Memorial Lychgate at Church of St. Andrew — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kemeys Inferior Motte
Places to stay
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📷 6Hotels · South Wales
Greyhound Inn/ Hotel
Greyhound Inn/ Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Old Barn Inn Hotel
Old Barn Inn Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
Coldra Court Hotel
Coldra Court Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
The Priory Hotel
The Priory Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: mediterranean. Brand: Ego.
📷 7Restaurants · South Wales
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: international. 3-star.
Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 3
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Man of Steel
The Man of Steel — a restaurant in wales south.
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Allt y Gaer
Allt y Gaer — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kemeys Inferior Motte?
- Kemeys Inferior Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1LR), in the parish of Llantrisant Fawr.
- What is Kemeys Inferior Motte?
- Kemeys Inferior Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Kemeys Inferior Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1LR.
- Is Kemeys Inferior Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Kemeys Inferior Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Kemeys Inferior Motte charge admission?
- Kemeys Inferior Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kemeys Inferior Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1LR. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.