Castles · South Wales
The Moat
In or near Longtown.
The Moat — a castle in wales south.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 8.5 km
About
The Moat 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
The Moat is a castle located in Crucorney, South Wales, postcode NP7. It is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for the River Wye. The site features historical earthworks and remnants indicative of its former significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which includes diverse wildlife habitats linked to the river.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8905, -2.9744
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Crucorney
- Postcode
- NP7 8DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 8.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286176 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic churches · 1.3 km
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Where to eat & stay near The Moat
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Moat?
- The Moat is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 8DN), in the parish of Crucorney.
- What is The Moat?
- The Moat — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to The Moat?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 8DN.
- Is The Moat a protected site?
- Yes — The Moat is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does The Moat charge admission?
- The Moat typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Moat?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 8DN. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.