Literary houses · South Wales
Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure
In or near Caerwent.
Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure — a literary house museum in wales south.
Geoff Pick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction · 5.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure 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 the UK
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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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and is part of a larger complex of ancient earthworks. The site reflects the area's early settlement patterns and landscape use. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient structure while enjoying the natural woodland surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6317, -2.7764
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Caerwent
- Postcode
- NP16 6LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659469 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure?
- Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6LN), in the parish of Caerwent.
- What is Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure?
- Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6LN.
- Is Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure 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 Llanmelin Wood Lesser Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6LN.