Literary houses · Mid Wales
Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat
In or near Llanfair Waterdine.
Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Fabian Musto — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llangynllo · 7.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Bettws-y-Crwyn, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat is located in Mid Wales. This historical site features a distinctive motte-and-bailey design, typical of medieval fortifications. The castle’s earthworks and remains reflect the architectural style and military strategies of its time. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which provides insight into the landscape and historical context of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4166, -3.1949
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bettws-y-Crwyn
- Postcode
- LD7 1YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Llangynllo — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664622 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat?
- Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD7 1YU), in the parish of Bettws-y-Crwyn.
- What is Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat?
- Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat?
- The nearest railway station is Llangynllo, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD7 1YU.
- Is Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat?
- The nearest railway station is Llangynllo, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD7 1YU.