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Literary houses · South Wales

Trecastle Motte

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Trecastle Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.

Disused Mill, Trecastle - geograph.org.uk - 4749922

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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

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Where to eat & stay near Trecastle Motte

Places to stay

Looking southeast along the A40 through Trecastle - geograph.org.uk - 4409459📷 7

Hotels · South Wales

Castle Coaching Inn

Castle Coaching Inn — a hotel in wales south.

↗ castle-coaching-inn.co.uk
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Ynysfaen Camping

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Llwynstyffilin Farm

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Brecon Beacons Wild Camping

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↗ breconbeaconswildcamping.co.uk
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Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Aberbran Fawr Campsite

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↗ aberbranfawr.co.uk
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Campsites · South Wales

The Wildman Woods Campsite

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Places to eat & drink

Sarah Siddons - geograph.org.uk - 3085731📷 7

Restaurants · South Wales

Chang Thai Cuisine

Chang Thai Cuisine — a restaurant in wales south.

↗ changthaicuisine.co.uk
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Red Lion Hotel

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Historic pubs · South Wales

White Hart

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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.