Archaeological sites · Mid Wales
Welshpool Motte & Bailey
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Welshpool Motte & Bailey — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Penny Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Welshpool Motte & Bailey is a archaeological located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Powysland Museum showcases the archaeology and social history of Montgomeryshire. Visitors can explore exhibits on local trades, the railway, and significant historical events, as well as a chronological display of archaeological finds from various periods.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Welshpool Motte & Bailey is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. It features a well-preserved motte and bailey structure, which is indicative of Norman military architecture. The site provides insight into medieval fortifications and settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6589, -3.1396
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Welshpool
- Postcode
- SY21 7BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01938 553001
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday 09:30 – 18:00; Tuesday 09:30 – 17:00; Wednesday 09:30 – 13:00; Friday 09:30 – 17:00; Saturday 09:30 – 13:00; closed Thursday and Sunday
- Official site
- storipowys.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1374215086 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welshpool Motte & Bailey?
- Welshpool Motte & Bailey is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 7BN), in the parish of Welshpool.
- What is Welshpool Motte & Bailey?
- Welshpool Motte & Bailey — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welshpool Motte & Bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 7BN.
- Is Welshpool Motte & Bailey a protected site?
- Yes — Welshpool Motte & Bailey is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Welshpool Motte & Bailey free to visit?
- Yes, Welshpool Motte & Bailey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welshpool Motte & Bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 7BN.