Castles · Mid Wales
Bryn y Castell
In or near Llanfair Waterdine.
Bryn y Castell — scheduled castle mound in Knighton, Powys, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knighton · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bryn y Castell is a castle in Mid Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area LD7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bryn y Castell is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Knighton (postcode LD7). This site is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the River Teme SSSI, highlighting its historical and environmental significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3431, -3.0434
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Knighton
- Postcode
- LD7 1DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Knighton — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659249 (CC0)
- commons: Path past Bryn-y-Castell - geograph.org.uk - 5518708.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Knighton railway station
Parks · 0.2 km
Knighton
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Offa's Dyke
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Knighton Hospital
Other places · 0.4 km
Knighton Rural District
Other places · 0.6 km
Knighton Community Centre
Other places · 0.6 km
Knighton and Knucklas English Baptist Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Knighton Castle Mount
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Offa's Dyke Path
Military museums · 0.6 km
Offa's Dyke opening memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Panpwnton Farm
Campsites · 1.2 km
Garth Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Nearby
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Knighton railway station
Knighton railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Offa's Dyke
Offa's Dyke — defensive earthworks on the border between Anglian (or 'English') Mercia and the Kingdom of Wales.
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Knighton Rural District
Knighton Rural District in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Knighton Community Centre
Knighton Community Centre in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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Panpwnton Farm
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Chapel Lawn Farm Campsite
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bryn y Castell?
- Bryn y Castell is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD7 1DT), in the parish of Knighton.
- What is Bryn y Castell?
- Bryn y Castell — scheduled castle mound in Knighton, Powys, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Bryn y Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD7 1DT.
- Is Bryn y Castell a listed building?
- Bryn y Castell is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Bryn y Castell a protected site?
- Yes — Bryn y Castell is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Bryn y Castell charge admission?
- Bryn y Castell typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bryn y Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD7 1DT.