Castles · South Wales
Mill Wood Motte
In or near Raglan.
Mill Wood Motte — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Mill Wood 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mill Wood Motte is a historic castle located in Mitchel Troy, South Wales. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye, as well as being part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Wye Valley. The motte offers a glimpse into medieval fortification architecture, set within a landscape of natural significance. Visitors can appreciate both the historical and environmental context of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7895, -2.7847
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Mitchel Troy
- Postcode
- NP25 4BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285989 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mill Wood Motte?
- Mill Wood Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4BE), in the parish of Mitchel Troy.
- What is Mill Wood Motte?
- Mill Wood Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Mill Wood Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode NP25 4BE.
- Is Mill Wood Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Mill Wood Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Mill Wood Motte charge admission?
- Mill Wood Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mill Wood Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4BE. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.