Castles · Mid Wales
Castle Bryn Amlwg
In or near Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
Castle Bryn Amlwg — a castle in wales mid.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown · 8.7 km
About
Castle Bryn Amlwg is a named castle in wales mid, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Bryn Amlwg is a historic castle located in Bettws-y-Crwyn, Mid Wales. It is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Shropshire Hills, known for its scenic landscapes. The castle's architectural features and its setting contribute to the region's historical significance. Visitors can expect to explore the remnants of this structure while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4530, -3.2266
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bettws-y-Crwyn
- Postcode
- SY7 8PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 8.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286145 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Bryn Amlwg?
- Castle Bryn Amlwg is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 8PR), in the parish of Bettws-y-Crwyn.
- What is Castle Bryn Amlwg?
- Castle Bryn Amlwg — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Castle Bryn Amlwg?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 8PR.
- Is Castle Bryn Amlwg a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Bryn Amlwg is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Castle Bryn Amlwg charge admission?
- Castle Bryn Amlwg typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Bryn Amlwg?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 8PR. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.