Castles · Mid Wales
Poston Mill Motte
In or near Vowchurch.
Poston Mill Motte — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Poston Mill Motte is a named castle in wales mid, 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poston Mill Motte is a historic castle located in Vowchurch, Mid Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye SSSI. The site features the remains of a motte-and-bailey structure, reflecting its medieval origins. The surrounding landscape offers a natural habitat that contributes to the area's ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0295, -2.9372
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Vowchurch
- Postcode
- HR2 0RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287553 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic bridges · 0.5 km
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Vowchurch
Towns & cities · 0.8 km
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Vowchurch railway station
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Turnastone
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Wellbrook Manor
Stately homes · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poston Mill Motte?
- Poston Mill Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0RH), in the parish of Vowchurch.
- What is Poston Mill Motte?
- Poston Mill Motte — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Poston Mill Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0RH.
- Is Poston Mill Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Poston Mill Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Poston Mill Motte charge admission?
- Poston Mill Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Poston Mill Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0RH. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.