Castles · Mid Wales
Llyssun Motte
In or near Llanfair Caereinion.
Llyssun Motte — a castle in wales mid.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfair Caereinion · 8.1 km
About
Llyssun Motte is a named castle in wales mid, 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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Place summary
Llyssun Motte is a historic castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Llanerfyl. This motte-and-bailey structure is characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site is notable for its earthworks, which are remnants of the original castle layout. Visitors can explore the landscape surrounding the motte, providing insight into the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6797, -3.4339
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanerfyl
- Postcode
- SY21 0EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfair Caereinion — 8.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286735 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llyssun Motte?
- Llyssun Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 0EL), in the parish of Llanerfyl.
- What is Llyssun Motte?
- Llyssun Motte — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Llyssun Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfair Caereinion, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 0EL.
- Does Llyssun Motte charge admission?
- Llyssun Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llyssun Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 0EL. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.