Literary houses · South Wales
Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle
In or near Betws.
Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
Marion Phillips — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ammanford · 0.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tir-y-Dail Motte and 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 Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
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Place summary
Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle is located in South Wales. This historical site features a motte and bailey structure, characteristic of early medieval fortifications. The castle's design reflects the military architecture of its time, providing insight into the era's defensive strategies. Visitors can explore the remnants of the earthworks and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7942, -3.9963
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Ammanford
- Postcode
- SA18 3AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Ammanford — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20595667 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle?
- Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA18 3AS), in the parish of Ammanford.
- What is Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle?
- Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ammanford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA18 3AS.
- How do I get to Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ammanford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA18 3AS.