Literary houses · South Wales
The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle
In or near Caerwent.
The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot · 2.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle 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 Caldicot, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
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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
The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle is a literary house located in South Wales. It features historical earthworks and remains of a motte-and-bailey castle, indicative of medieval fortifications. This site is significant for its association with local literature and history. Visitors can explore the landscape that inspired various literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6020, -2.7406
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Portskewett
- Postcode
- NP26 5UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659466 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle?
- The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 5UN), in the parish of Portskewett.
- What is The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle?
- The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26 5UN.
- Is The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle a protected site?
- Yes — The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 5UN.