Literary houses · North Wales
Tomen y Maerdy Motte
In or near Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.
Tomen y Maerdy Motte — a literary house museum in wales north.

John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tomen y Maerdy Motte is a literary house museum located in wales north. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. scheduled monument in Wales
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Place summary
Tomen y Maerdy Motte is a historic motte located in North Wales. This earthwork fortification is notable for its association with medieval literature and local history. Visitors can explore the site, which offers views of the surrounding landscape and insight into the region's past. The motte represents an important element of Welsh heritage and is a point of interest for those studying medieval architecture and history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8066, -3.2643
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
- Postcode
- SY10 0AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660419 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomen y Maerdy Motte?
- Tomen y Maerdy Motte is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY10 0AE), in the parish of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.
- What is Tomen y Maerdy Motte?
- Tomen y Maerdy Motte — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Tomen y Maerdy Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode SY10 0AE.
- How do I get to Tomen y Maerdy Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY10 0AE. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.