Castles · South Wales
St Mary Yard Mound
In or near Raglan.
St Mary Yard Mound — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 8.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Mary Yard Mound is a castle located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
St Mary Yard Mound is a castle located in South Wales. It is characterised by its earthwork structure, reflecting medieval defensive architecture. The site is of historical significance, though specific details on its era and designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7573, -2.9434
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Gobion Fawr
- Postcode
- NP7 9YF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 8.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/10984436670 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Yard Mound?
- St Mary Yard Mound is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 9YF), in the parish of Gobion Fawr.
- What is St Mary Yard Mound?
- St Mary Yard Mound — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary Yard Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 9YF.
- Is St Mary Yard Mound a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary Yard Mound is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does St Mary Yard Mound charge admission?
- St Mary Yard Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Mary Yard Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 9YF. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.