Literary houses · South Wales
Trecastle Motte
Trecastle Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Trecastle 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 Powys, Wales, UK
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Place summary
Trecastle Motte is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in South Wales. This site is notable for its earthworks, which date back to the Norman period. The motte features a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of medieval fortifications. It offers insight into the region's historical landscape and the military strategies of the time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9495, -3.6274
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llywel
- Postcode
- LD3 8UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- wikidata: Q20600981 (CC0)
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Historic bridges · 3.1 km
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Historic churches · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trecastle Motte?
- Trecastle Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 8UE), in the parish of Llywel.
- What is Trecastle Motte?
- Trecastle Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Trecastle Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode LD3 8UE.
- How do I get to Trecastle Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 8UE. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.