Archaeological sites · South Wales
Castell-y-Gaer
Castell-y-Gaer — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Martyn Harries — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castell-y-Gaer is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Castell-y-Gaer is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It is notable for its ancient earthworks, believed to be remnants of a fortification. The site provides insights into the area's historical significance and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8497, -4.4065
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Newchurch and Merthyr
- Postcode
- SA33 5EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/4283809015 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell-y-Gaer?
- Castell-y-Gaer is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA33 5EB), in the parish of Newchurch and Merthyr.
- What is Castell-y-Gaer?
- Castell-y-Gaer — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castell-y-Gaer?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA33 5EB.
- Is Castell-y-Gaer free to visit?
- Yes, Castell-y-Gaer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castell-y-Gaer?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA33 5EB.