Castles · South Wales
Rowlstone Motte
In or near Pontrilas.
Rowlstone Motte — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Rowlstone 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rowlstone Motte is a historical castle located in Rowlstone, South Wales, within the HR2 postcode area. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance. The motte is a remnant of medieval fortifications, representing the region's rich history. Visitors can explore the earthworks and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9396, -2.9106
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Rowlstone
- Postcode
- HR2 0DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286179 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowlstone Motte?
- Rowlstone Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0DP), in the parish of Rowlstone.
- What is Rowlstone Motte?
- Rowlstone Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Rowlstone Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0DP.
- Is Rowlstone Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Rowlstone Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Rowlstone Motte charge admission?
- Rowlstone Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rowlstone Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0DP. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.