Literary houses · Mid Wales
Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar
In or near Cusop.
Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar 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 Dorstone, Herefordshire, England, UK
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Motte castle, located 230m north-west of Nant-y-bar in Mid Wales, is a historical earthwork structure. Its distinctive motte-and-bailey design reflects a medieval defensive system. The site is notable for its literary connections, making it a point of interest for those exploring the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting with scenic views typical of the Welsh countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0629, -3.0540
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Dorstone
- Postcode
- HR3 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678744 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar?
- Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 6AE), in the parish of Dorstone.
- What is Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar?
- Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 6AE.
- Is Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar a protected site?
- Yes — Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 6AE. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.