Castles Β· South Wales
Morganstown Motte
In or near St Fagans.
Morganstown Motte β a castle in wales south.
John Lord β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taffs Well Β· 1.4 km
About
Morganstown 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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Place summary
Morganstown Motte is a historic castle located in South Wales, within the parish of Radyr and Morganstown. This motte-and-bailey structure represents a significant aspect of medieval fortification. Its remnants provide insight into the region's historical landscape and defensive strategies. The site is an example of the early Norman military architecture that once dominated the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5290, -3.2583
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Radyr and Morganstown
- Postcode
- CF15 8LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Taffs Well β 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285950 (CC BY 4.0)
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Literary houses Β· 0.8 km
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Radyr
Villages Β· 1.1 km
Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood
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Hide
Viewpoints Β· 1.4 km
Glamorganshire Canal
Canals Β· 1.5 km
Radyr Allegory
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.7 km
Radyr War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.7 km
Church of Christ Church
Historic churches Β· 1.8 km
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Morganstown Castle Mound
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π· 5B&Bs Β· South Wales
Gelynis Farm Guest House
Gelynis Farm Guest House β a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
π· 5Historic bridges Β· South Wales
Ynys Bridge
Ynys Bridge β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
π· 5Literary houses Β· South Wales
Tongwynlais alleged Motte
Tongwynlais alleged Motte β a literary house museum in wales south.
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Castell Coch
Castell Coch β castle in Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
π· 5Where to eat & stay near Morganstown Motte
Places to stay
π· 5B&Bs Β· South Wales
Gelynis Farm Guest House
Gelynis Farm Guest House β a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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π· 5
π· 5Caravan parks Β· South Wales
Cardiff Caravan & Camping Park
Cardiff Caravan & Camping Park β a caravan park in wales south.
π· 5
π· 5Hotels Β· South Wales
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff β a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
π· 5Restaurants Β· South Wales
Fino Lounge
Fino Lounge β a restaurant in wales south.
π· 3Historic pubs Β· South Wales
The Plymouth Arms
The Plymouth Arms β Historic pub β listed building or notable heritage status.
π· 5
π· 5Restaurants Β· South Wales
Caesars Arms
Caesars Arms β a restaurant in wales south.
π· 3Restaurants Β· South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morganstown Motte?
- Morganstown Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF15 8LB), in the parish of Radyr and Morganstown.
- What is Morganstown Motte?
- Morganstown Motte β a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Morganstown Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Taffs Well, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF15 8LB.
- Does Morganstown Motte charge admission?
- Morganstown Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Morganstown Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Taffs Well, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF15 8LB.