Castles · South Wales
Cae Twmpin Placename
In or near Longtown.
Cae Twmpin Placename — a castle in wales south.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 8.7 km
About
Cae Twmpin Placename 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cae Twmpin is a castle located in the Vale of Grwyney, South Wales, with the postcode NP8. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye. The site is notable for its historical significance and the natural environment surrounding it. Visitors can expect to explore both the castle's remnants and the scenic landscapes of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8826, -3.0780
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- The Vale of Grwyney
- Postcode
- NP8 1SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 8.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286156 (CC BY 4.0)
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Tre Domen Mound
Literary houses · 2.3 km
Disgwyllfa
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Partrishow
Historic churches · 2.4 km
St Issui's Church
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
Blaen y Henbant
Blaen y Henbant — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 500 m.
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Partrishow Hill
Partrishow Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 500 m.
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Crug Mawr
Crug Mawr — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 550 m.
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Bridge over Grwyne Fawr, Llanbedr
Bridge over Grwyne Fawr, Llanbedr — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cae Twmpin Placename
Places to stay
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Tudor Cule Scout Campsite
Tudor Cule Scout Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Riverside Caravan Park
Riverside Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pyscodlyn Camping and Caravan Site
Pyscodlyn Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Skirrid Mountain Inn
Skirrid Mountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
Restaurants · South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Cornewall Arms
Cornewall Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Abergavenny Castle
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cae Twmpin Placename?
- Cae Twmpin Placename is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1SU), in the parish of The Vale of Grwyney.
- What is Cae Twmpin Placename?
- Cae Twmpin Placename — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Cae Twmpin Placename?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP8 1SU.
- Is Cae Twmpin Placename a protected site?
- Yes — Cae Twmpin Placename is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Cae Twmpin Placename charge admission?
- Cae Twmpin Placename typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cae Twmpin Placename?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1SU. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.