Archaeological sites · Mid Wales
Caerau
In or near Llandysul.
Caerau — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Marion Phillips — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Henllan High Level · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caerau is a archaeological located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5381
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Caerau, also known as POW Camp 70, was a World War II camp that housed over 1,200 Italian prisoners. Visitors can see the preserved Catholic church hut, the old medical centre, and the Water Tower, which still stand today.
Place summary
Caerau is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. It is known for its ancient earthworks and historical significance, representing a key settlement from the Iron Age. The site provides insights into early Welsh society and culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0358, -4.3950
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Llandyfriog
- Postcode
- SA44 5AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Phone
- +44 7964 404 133
- Nearest railway station
- Henllan High Level — 0.5 km
- Official site
- henllanpowcamp70.com
Sources
- osm: way/797682270 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerau?
- Caerau is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA44 5AN), in the parish of Llandyfriog.
- What is Caerau?
- Caerau — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caerau?
- The nearest railway station is Henllan High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA44 5AN.
- Is Caerau a listed building?
- Caerau is officially recognised as II* listed.
- Is Caerau free to visit?
- Yes, Caerau is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caerau?
- The nearest railway station is Henllan High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA44 5AN.