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Literary houses Β· South Wales

Ystradowen Motte

In or near Llancarfan.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Ystradowen Motte β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

The White Lion, Ystradowen - geograph.org.uk - 5426499

Alan Hughes β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Pontyclun Β· 4.5 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Ystradowen Motte is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK

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Place summary

Ystradowen Motte is a historic motte located in South Wales. This earthwork is a remnant of medieval fortifications and reflects the region's feudal past. Though not a literary house in the traditional sense, it may attract those interested in the historical narratives of Welsh heritage. Visitors can explore the site and consider its significance in the context of local history.

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Coordinates
51.4891, -3.4263
Parish
Penllyn
Postcode
CF71 7SF
Parliamentary constituency
Vale of Glamorgan
Nearest railway station
Pontyclun β€” 4.5 km

Sources

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St Owain's Church

St Owain's Church β€” Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Vineyards Β· South Wales

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Ystradowen β€” a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

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Mynydd y Fforest Earthwork

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Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Mynydd y Fforest

Mynydd y Fforest β€” a hill or mountain in wales south.

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Castles Β· South Wales

Castell Tal y Fan

Castell Tal y Fan β€” a castle in wales south.

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Castles Β· South Wales

Talyfan Castle

Talyfan Castle β€” ruined medieval castle.

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Where to eat & stay near Ystradowen Motte

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· South Wales

The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Campsites Β· South Wales

Glamping Trem-Y-Fro

Glamping Trem-Y-Fro β€” a campsite in wales south.

β†— glampingholidaywales.co.uk
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Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park

Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in wales south.

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Campsites Β· South Wales

Llandow Touring Caravan Site

Llandow Touring Caravan Site β€” a campsite in wales south.

Stile and Footpath - geograph.org.uk - 5072439πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Castleton Residential Park

Castleton Residential Park β€” a caravan park in wales south.

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Campsites Β· South Wales

Acorn Holiday Park

Acorn Holiday Park β€” a campsite in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

St.Hilary Church - geograph.org.uk - 4935493πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Bush Inn

The Bush Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.

The Old Mill

Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Old Mill

The Old Mill β€” a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.

Free↗ harvester.co.uk
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Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Golden Mile

The Golden Mile β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— thegoldenmile.co.uk
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Restaurants Β· South Wales

Caesars Arms

Caesars Arms β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— caesarsarms.com
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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Old Swan Inn

Old Swan Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Vulcan

The Vulcan in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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Upper Lamphey tower house

Upper Lamphey tower house β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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Literary houses Β· South Wales

Priory Farmhouse

Priory Farmhouse β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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Sheep and fields near Llandough - geograph.org.uk - 2764705πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· South Wales

Llandough Castle

Llandough Castle β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ystradowen Motte?
Ystradowen Motte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF71 7SF), in the parish of Penllyn.
What is Ystradowen Motte?
Ystradowen Motte β€” a literary house museum in wales south.
How do I get to Ystradowen Motte?
The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF71 7SF.
How do I get to Ystradowen Motte?
The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF71 7SF.