Castles · Mid Wales
Llowes Castle Tump
In or near Hay-on-Wye.
Llowes Castle Tump — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Keith Salvesen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Llowes Castle Tump is a castle located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Llowes Castle Tump is a scheduled monument featuring the remains of a motte and ditch from the medieval period. The site includes an irregular mound surrounded by a ditch, with possible associations to a Roman fort nearby.
Place summary
Llowes Castle Tump is a castle located in Mid Wales. It is characterised by its earthwork remains, which are a significant example of medieval fortifications in the region. The site offers insights into the historical landscape of Welsh defensive architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0588, -3.1814
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Glasbury
- Postcode
- HR3 5LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- osm: node/13022434101 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llowes Castle Tump?
- Llowes Castle Tump is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 5LG), in the parish of Glasbury.
- What is Llowes Castle Tump?
- Llowes Castle Tump — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llowes Castle Tump?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 5LG.
- Does Llowes Castle Tump charge admission?
- Llowes Castle Tump typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llowes Castle Tump?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 5LG. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.