Castles Β· Mid Wales
Upper Luggy Motte
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Upper Luggy Motte β a castle in wales mid.
Gareth James β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sylfaen Β· 4.9 km
About
Upper Luggy Motte is a named castle in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upper Luggy Motte is a historic castle located in Berriew, Mid Wales, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This motte is a significant earthwork structure, representative of medieval fortifications. Visitors can expect to see the remains of the motte, which offers insight into the region's historical landscape and defensive architecture. The surrounding area is characterised by scenic views typical of the Shropshire Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6111, -3.1845
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Berriew
- Postcode
- SY21 8AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Sylfaen β 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286782 (CC BY 4.0)
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π· 5Historic bridges Β· Mid Wales
Bridge 124 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
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Bridge 128 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Pool Road (N Side)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Luggy Motte?
- Upper Luggy Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 8AB), in the parish of Berriew.
- What is Upper Luggy Motte?
- Upper Luggy Motte β a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Upper Luggy Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Sylfaen, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 8AB.
- Is Upper Luggy Motte a protected site?
- Yes β Upper Luggy Motte is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Upper Luggy Motte charge admission?
- Upper Luggy Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Upper Luggy Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Sylfaen, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 8AB.