Castles · South Wales
Llangibby Motte
In or near Caerleon.
Llangibby Motte — scheduled monument in Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 7.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Llangibby Motte is a castle in South Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 7.3 km away. Postcode area NP15.
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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
Llangibby Motte is a castle located in Llangybi, South Wales. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is surrounded by Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including the River Wye and Severn Estuary. The site reflects the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6714, -2.9131
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llangybi
- Postcode
- NP15 1NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659473 (CC0)
- commons: Site of Motte and Bailey, Llangibby - geograph.org.uk - 2270800.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llangibby Motte?
- Llangibby Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1NJ), in the parish of Llangybi.
- What is Llangibby Motte?
- Llangibby Motte — scheduled monument in Wales.
- How do I get to Llangibby Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1NJ.
- Is Llangibby Motte a listed building?
- Llangibby Motte is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Llangibby Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Llangibby Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Llangibby Motte charge admission?
- Llangibby Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llangibby Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1NJ.