Literary houses · South Wales
Newcastle Castle
In or near Dixton.
Newcastle Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Newcastle Castle is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Newcastle Castle, located in South Wales, is a historic site that showcases the region's medieval architecture. It consists of two main structures, the Castle Keep and Black Gate, which date back to the 12th century. This site is significant for its role in the development of the city and its preservation as a Grade I listed building. Visitors can explore the castle's history and enjoy views of the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8513, -2.8039
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Whitecastle
- Postcode
- NP25 5NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q20601891 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newcastle Castle?
- Newcastle Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5NT), in the parish of Whitecastle.
- What is Newcastle Castle?
- Newcastle Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Newcastle Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NP25 5NT.
- Is Newcastle Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Newcastle Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Newcastle Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 5NT. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.