Literary houses Β· South Wales
Ystradowen Motte
In or near Llancarfan.
Ystradowen Motte β a literary house museum in wales south.

Alan Hughes β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ1.5 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
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Penllyn
- Postcode
- CF71 7SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun β 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13129045 (CC0)
Other places nearby

St Owain's Church
Historic churches Β· 0.1 km

Ystradowen
Vineyards Β· 0.1 km

Mynydd y Fforest Earthwork
Literary houses Β· 0.8 km

Mynydd y Fforest
Mountains & hills Β· 1.1 km

Castell Tal y Fan
Castles Β· 1.1 km

Talyfan Castle
Castles Β· 1.1 km

St Senwyr's Church
Historic churches Β· 1.7 km
Llansannor Court
Historic houses Β· 1.7 km

Gate House and bridge at TΕ· Mawr
Historic bridges Β· 2.4 km

Brigam Farm
Literary houses Β· 2.7 km

Llanharry
Villages Β· 2.8 km

Church of St Ann
Historic churches Β· 2.9 km
Nearby
Historic churches Β· South Wales
St Owain's Church
St Owain's Church β Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Vineyards Β· South Wales
Ystradowen
Ystradowen β a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Literary houses Β· South Wales
Mynydd y Fforest Earthwork
Mynydd y Fforest Earthwork β a literary house museum in wales south.
Mountains & hills Β· South Wales
Mynydd y Fforest
Mynydd y Fforest β a hill or mountain in wales south.
π· 3Where to eat & stay near Ystradowen Motte
Places to stay
Campsites Β· South Wales
Glamping Trem-Y-Fro
Glamping Trem-Y-Fro β a campsite in wales south.
Caravan parks Β· South Wales
Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park
Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park β a caravan park in wales south.
Campsites Β· South Wales
Llandow Touring Caravan Site
Llandow Touring Caravan Site β a campsite in wales south.
Caravan parks Β· South Wales
Castleton Residential Park
Castleton Residential Park β a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink

Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Old Mill
The Old Mill β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
π· 3Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Golden Mile
The Golden Mile β a restaurant in wales south.
Restaurants Β· South Wales
Caesars Arms
Caesars Arms β a restaurant in wales south.
More places in this region
Literary houses Β· South Wales
Tythegston Court
Tythegston Court β a literary house museum in wales south.

Literary houses Β· South Wales
Upper Lamphey tower house
Upper Lamphey tower house β a literary house museum in wales south.
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Priory Farmhouse
Priory Farmhouse β a literary house museum in wales south.
Literary houses Β· South Wales
Llandough Castle
Llandough Castle β a literary house museum in wales south.
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.