Hill forts · Mid Wales
Castell Bwa-drain Camp
In or near Llanilar.
Castell Bwa-drain Camp — hillfort in Ceredigion.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rheidol Falls · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castell Bwa-drain Camp is a place of interest in Mid Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rheidol Falls, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area SY23.
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Place summary
Castell Bwa-drain Camp is a hill-fort located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Blaenrheidol. It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3980, -3.8930
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Blaenrheidol
- Postcode
- SY23 3PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Rheidol Falls — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13126886 (CC0)
- commons: North-east ramparts of Castell Bwa-drain - geograph.org.uk - 254769.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell Bwa-drain Camp?
- Castell Bwa-drain Camp is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3PQ), in the parish of Blaenrheidol.
- What is Castell Bwa-drain Camp?
- Castell Bwa-drain Camp — hillfort in Ceredigion.
- How do I get to Castell Bwa-drain Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Rheidol Falls, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3PQ.
- Is Castell Bwa-drain Camp a listed building?
- Castell Bwa-drain Camp is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Castell Bwa-drain Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Castell Bwa-drain Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castell Bwa-drain Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Rheidol Falls, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3PQ.