Castles · South Wales
Banc y Bettws
In or near Cross Hands.
Banc y Bettws — a castle in wales south.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen · 6.2 km
About
Banc y Bettws 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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Place summary
Banc y Bettws is a castle located in Llangyndeyrn, South Wales, with the postcode SA17. The site is notable for its historical significance in the region. While specific architectural details and historical context are not provided, it stands as a testament to the area's medieval heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the past of Welsh fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8165, -4.2379
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llangyndeyrn
- Postcode
- SA17 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Llanelli
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen — 6.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285875 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banc y Bettws?
- Banc y Bettws is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA17 5EY), in the parish of Llangyndeyrn.
- What is Banc y Bettws?
- Banc y Bettws — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Banc y Bettws?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA17 5EY.
- Does Banc y Bettws charge admission?
- Banc y Bettws typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Banc y Bettws?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA17 5EY.