Literary houses · South Wales
Stow Hill Motte
In or near Newport.
Stow Hill Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 0.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stow Hill Motte is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Newport
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stow Hill Motte is a historical motte located in South Wales. It is notable for its association with literary heritage, reflecting the region's cultural significance. Visitors can explore the site, which offers insights into the area's medieval past. The motte's earthwork structure is a remnant of the defensive architecture typical of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5811, -3.0059
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Stow Hill
- Postcode
- NP20 4FT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38599615 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stow Hill Motte?
- Stow Hill Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 4FT), in the parish of Stow Hill.
- What is Stow Hill Motte?
- Stow Hill Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Stow Hill Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 4FT.
- Is Stow Hill Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Stow Hill Motte is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Stow Hill Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 4FT.