Follies · Mid Wales
Cist (site of)
In or near Borth.
Cist (site of) is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Borth · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cist (site of) is a folly in Mid Wales — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Borth, about 6.1 km away. Postcode area SY24.
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Place summary
The Cist is a prehistoric burial site located in Ceulanamaesmawr, Mid Wales. This folly is notable for its archaeological significance, contributing to the understanding of ancient burial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4867, -3.9600
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Ceulanamaesmawr
- Postcode
- SY24 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Borth — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: n13075750672 (ODbL)
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Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Bethel Welsh Independent Chapel
Chapels · 1.5 km
Talybont
Villages · 1.6 km
Bedd Taliesin
Hill forts · 1.8 km
Pen Dinas, Elerch
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Pen Dinas
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Cefn-erglodd
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Erglodd Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Banc Ty-hen
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cist (site of)?
- Cist (site of) is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY24 5HN), in the parish of Ceulanamaesmawr.
- What is Cist (site of)?
- Cist (site of) is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cist (site of)?
- The nearest railway station is Borth, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY24 5HN.
- Is Cist (site of) free to visit?
- Yes, Cist (site of) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cist (site of)?
- The nearest railway station is Borth, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY24 5HN.