Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Arwystli
In or near Caersws.
Arwystli in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caersws · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Arwystli, the nearest railway station is Caersws, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY17 5HL, and entry is free.
About
Arwystli is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Arwystli was a cantref in mid Wales in the Middle Ages, located in the headland of the River Severn. It was chiefly associated with the Kingdom of Powys, but was heavily disputed between Powys, Gwynedd, and the Norman Marcher Lords for hundreds of years, and was the scene of many skirmishes between those groups. Like many other cantrefs and subdivisions, it was divided up by the Laws in Wales Acts in the 16th century.
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Background
History
During the Roman era Arwystli formed part of the territory of the Ordovices, the Celtic tribe that controlled much of northern Wales. It is unclear when it formed as a distinct unit, but the name itself derives from the personal name Arwystl, borne by a disciple of Dubricius. The first reference to Arwystli occurs in the 11th-century Domesday Book, where it appears as the "hundred of Arvester". Though the cantref mostly consisted of inarable moorland, it did contain some valuable farmland in the river valleys and offered strategic access between Mid Wales and the Welsh Marches. Important settlements included Talgarth, Llandinam, Llanidloes, and Caersws. There is some conjecture that…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5136, -3.4336
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Caersws
- Postcode
- SY17 5HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Caersws — 0.3 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Caersws railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Recreation Ground
Stadiums · 0.3 km
Caersws Castle
Literary houses · 0.4 km
Caersws Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Maesmawr Farm Resort
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Caersws
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Cae Domen
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Maesmawr Hall
Stately homes · 1.3 km
Moat Lane Junction
Other places · 1.5 km
Wig Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Caersws Roman Forts
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Cefn Carnedd
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
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Caersws
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arwystli?
- Arwystli is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY17 5HL), in the parish of Caersws.
- What is Arwystli?
- Arwystli in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arwystli?
- The nearest railway station is Caersws, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY17 5HL.
- Is Arwystli free to visit?
- Yes, Arwystli is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arwystli?
- The nearest railway station is Caersws, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY17 5HL.