Literary houses · Mid Wales
Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle
In or near Llandinam.
Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Wim Kegel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caersws · 5.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle 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. castle in Llanidloes Without, Powys, Wales, UK
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Place summary
Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle is a historical site located in Mid Wales. This site features a motte-and-bailey castle, a type of fortification that was common in medieval Britain. The mound, or motte, is the earthwork base of the castle, while the bailey serves as the enclosed courtyard area. It offers insight into the architectural and military practices of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4857, -3.5011
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanidloes Without
- Postcode
- SY18 6LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Caersws — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20589083 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle?
- Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY18 6LS), in the parish of Llanidloes Without.
- What is Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle?
- Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Caersws, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY18 6LS.
- How do I get to Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Caersws, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY18 6LS.