Castles · South Wales
Tump Terret Castle
Tump Terret Castle — archaeological site in Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove · 8.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tump Terret Castle is a castle in South Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 8.9 km away. Postcode area NP25.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tump Terret Castle is a scheduled monument located in Trellech United, South Wales (postcode NP25). The site is recognised for its historical significance and is situated within areas designated as SSSIs for the River Wye and Severn Estuary, as well as the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.7447, -2.7257
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Trellech United
- Postcode
- NP25 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 8.9 km
- Official site
- www.lostcityoftrellech.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q13126929 (CC0)
- commons: Tump Terret Castle Mound, Trellech (geograph 1694410).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tump Terret Castle?
- Tump Terret Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4PE), in the parish of Trellech United.
- Is Tump Terret Castle a listed building?
- Tump Terret Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Tump Terret Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Tump Terret Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Tump Terret Castle charge admission?
- Tump Terret Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tump Terret Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4PE. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.