Literary houses · Mid Wales
Penarth Motte
In or near Builth Wells.
Penarth Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Builth Road · 9.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Penarth Motte 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. scheduled monument in Wales
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Place summary
Penarth Motte is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in Mid Wales. It features a prominent earthwork mound, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site offers insight into the region's historical significance and architectural practices of the time. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which provides a scenic backdrop to this archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1649, -3.2829
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Glascwm
- Postcode
- LD1 5SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Builth Road — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659335 (CC0)
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Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
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Vineyards · 2.0 km
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Villages · 2.1 km
Colwyn Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
Rhiw Villa Farm
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Little Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penarth Motte?
- Penarth Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD1 5SF), in the parish of Glascwm.
- What is Penarth Motte?
- Penarth Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Penarth Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Builth Road, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD1 5SF.
- How do I get to Penarth Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD1 5SF. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.