Castles · South Wales
St Marys Yard Mound
In or near Raglan.
St Marys Yard Mound — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 8.1 km
About
St Marys Yard Mound 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
St Marys Yard Mound is a historic castle site located in Gobion Fawr, South Wales, with the postcode NP7. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye. The mound is a notable feature in the landscape, reflecting the area's historical significance. Visitors can expect a natural setting that highlights the environmental importance of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7574, -2.9434
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Gobion Fawr
- Postcode
- NP7 9YF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 8.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285976 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Marys Yard Mound?
- St Marys Yard Mound is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 9YF), in the parish of Gobion Fawr.
- What is St Marys Yard Mound?
- St Marys Yard Mound — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to St Marys Yard Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 9YF.
- Is St Marys Yard Mound a protected site?
- Yes — St Marys Yard Mound is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does St Marys Yard Mound charge admission?
- St Marys Yard Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Marys Yard Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 9YF. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.