Castles · South Wales
Penteg Motte
In or near Caerleon.
Penteg Motte — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 1.7 km
About
Penteg Motte is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penteg Motte is a castle located in New Inn, South Wales, within postcode NP4. It is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), specifically for its proximity to the River Wye and Severn Estuary SSSIs. The site reflects historical significance in the region, contributing to the understanding of local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6855, -2.9981
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- New Inn
- Postcode
- NP4 0TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285975 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Llanddewi Court
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Llandegfedd Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.7 km
Best Western
Hotels · 1.8 km
Griffithstown
Villages · 2.0 km
St Hilda's Church, Griffithstown
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Canal Bridge at Coed-y-Gric
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Aqueducts · 2.1 km
Bridge 52 at Pontymoile Basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Pontymoile Basin
Canals · 2.2 km
Canal Bridge No 47 on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
War Memorial in front of Pontrhydyrun Baptist Church
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Nearby
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Llanddewi Court
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Llandegfedd Reservoir
Llandegfedd Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom.
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St Hilda's Church, Griffithstown
St Hilda's Church, Griffithstown — church in Pontypool, Torfaen, Wales.
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Canal Bridge at Coed-y-Gric
Canal Bridge at Coed-y-Gric — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Penteg Motte
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
The Olway Inn & Hotel
The Olway Inn & Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
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The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Restaurants · South Wales
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: international. 3-star.
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Allt y Gaer
Allt y Gaer — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penteg Motte?
- Penteg Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 0TS), in the parish of New Inn.
- What is Penteg Motte?
- Penteg Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Penteg Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 0TS.
- Is Penteg Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Penteg Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Penteg Motte charge admission?
- Penteg Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Penteg Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 0TS.