Literary houses · Mid Wales
Turnastone Motte
In or near Vowchurch.
Turnastone Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Turnastone Motte is a literary house museum located in wales mid. 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 Turnastone, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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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
Turnastone Motte is a historic motte-and-bailey structure located in Mid Wales. This site features the remains of a medieval earthwork, which is significant for its archaeological value. It is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting the area's historical landscape. Visitors can explore the site, which offers insights into the region's past and its defensive architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0231, -2.9390
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Turnastone
- Postcode
- HR2 0RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661854 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turnastone Motte?
- Turnastone Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0RD), in the parish of Turnastone.
- What is Turnastone Motte?
- Turnastone Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Turnastone Motte?
- The nearest town is Vowchurch. Drivers can use postcode HR2 0RD.
- Is Turnastone Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Turnastone Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Turnastone Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0RD. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.