Literary houses · North Wales
Vortigern Castle, Pistyll
In or near Llithfaen.
Vortigern Castle, Pistyll — a literary house museum in wales north.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Vortigern Castle, Pistyll 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. castle in the UK
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Place summary
Vortigern Castle is a literary house located in Pistyll, North Wales. It is associated with the historical figure Vortigern, a 5th-century King of Britain. The site is known for its connections to Welsh mythology and literature, although the extent of its original structure remains unclear. Visitors can expect a setting steeped in cultural significance, reflecting the area's rich heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9785, -4.4597
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Pistyll
- Postcode
- LL53 6NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- wikidata: Q39006306 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vortigern Castle, Pistyll?
- Vortigern Castle, Pistyll is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL53 6NU), in the parish of Pistyll.
- What is Vortigern Castle, Pistyll?
- Vortigern Castle, Pistyll — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Vortigern Castle, Pistyll?
- Drivers can use postcode LL53 6NU.
- How do I get to Vortigern Castle, Pistyll?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL53 6NU. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.