Castles · South Wales
Castell Crov
In or near Raglan.
Castell Crov — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 8.3 km
About
Castell Crov 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castell Crov is a castle located in Llanarth, South Wales, within the NP15 postcode area. The site is notable for its designations as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and the Severn Estuary. These designations highlight the ecological significance of the surrounding area. The castle itself contributes to the historical landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7503, -2.9288
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanarth
- Postcode
- NP15 1JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 8.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285978 (CC BY 4.0)
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Coed y Bwnydd Camp
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Coed y Bwnydd Hill Fort
Hill forts · 0.9 km
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park
Campsites · 1.2 km
St Mary Yard Mound
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Castell Cilgethin
Literary houses · 1.3 km
St Marys Yard Mound
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Clytha Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Trostrey Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
The Chain Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Nearby
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St Aeddan's Church
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Coed y Bwnydd Camp
Coed y Bwnydd Camp — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South Wales
Coed y Bwnydd
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📷 3Hill forts · South Wales
Coed y Bwnydd Hill Fort
Coed y Bwnydd Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales south.
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St Mary Yard Mound
St Mary Yard Mound — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Castell Crov
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
The Olway Inn & Hotel
The Olway Inn & Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
Restaurants · South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell Crov?
- Castell Crov is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1JW), in the parish of Llanarth.
- What is Castell Crov?
- Castell Crov — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Castell Crov?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1JW.
- Is Castell Crov a protected site?
- Yes — Castell Crov is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castell Crov charge admission?
- Castell Crov typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castell Crov?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1JW. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.