Castles · South Wales
Wern y Cwrt Motte
In or near Raglan.
Wern y Cwrt Motte — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Wern y Cwrt Motte is a named castle in wales south, 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wern y Cwrt Motte is a castle located in Llanarth, South Wales. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye. The motte offers historical significance within the region, reflecting the medieval landscape. Visitors can appreciate the natural surroundings alongside the archaeological features of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7746, -2.8799
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanarth
- Postcode
- NP15 2JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285982 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wern y Cwrt Motte?
- Wern y Cwrt Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 2JG), in the parish of Llanarth.
- What is Wern y Cwrt Motte?
- Wern y Cwrt Motte — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Wern y Cwrt Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode NP15 2JG.
- Is Wern y Cwrt Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Wern y Cwrt Motte is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Wern y Cwrt Motte charge admission?
- Wern y Cwrt Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wern y Cwrt Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 2JG. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.