Other places · Mid Wales
Clyro
Also known as: Cleirwy
In or near Hay-on-Wye.
Clyro in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Clyro is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Clyro (Welsh: Cleirwy) is a village and community in Radnorshire, Powys, Wales, with 781 inhabitants as of the 2011 UK Census. The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye, some 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the south-east.
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Background
History
The name of the village is thought to derive from the Welsh for 'clear water'. the settlement of Clyro is presumed to be early medieval. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels and was first recorded in the Valor Ecclesiasticus of 1535. It was, however, almost entirely rebuilt in the 19th century, though the base of the tower is early 15th century. Clyro Castle was first mentioned in 1397, but may be much earlier. All that now remains is a large motte. A second motte, called Castle Kinsey and possibly built by Cadwallon ap Madog in the 12th century, is at Court Evan Gwynne just north of the village. The site is now a Radnorshire Wildlife Trust reserve called Cwm…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0867, -3.1498
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Clyro
- Postcode
- HR3 5SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
Other places nearby
Baskerville Arms
Hotels · 0.2 km
Clyro Castle
Literary houses · 0.3 km
Castle Kinsey
Literary houses · 1.0 km
Baskerville Hall Camp Site
Campsites · 1.1 km
Borders Hideway Camping and Caravan Site
Campsites · 1.3 km
Radnor's End
Campsites · 1.4 km
Clyro Roman Vexillation Fortress
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Clyro Roman Vexillation Fortress
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Black Mountain View Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.6 km
Riverside Glamping by the Wye
Campsites · 1.8 km
Hay-on-Wye Bridge
Forests & woodlands · 1.9 km
Hay-on-Wye railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.0 km
Nearby
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Baskerville Hall Camp Site
Baskerville Hall Camp Site — a campsite in wales mid.
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Borders Hideway Camping and Caravan Site
Borders Hideway Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in wales mid.
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Places to stay
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Baskerville Hall Camp Site
Baskerville Hall Camp Site — a campsite in wales mid.
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Borders Hideway Camping and Caravan Site
Borders Hideway Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in wales mid.
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Black Mountain View Caravan Park
Black Mountain View Caravan Park — a campsite in wales mid.
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Riverside Glamping by the Wye
Riverside Glamping by the Wye — a campsite in wales mid.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
32 and 33, Church Street
32 and 33, Church Street in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Royal Oak Public House Including Rubblestone Wing To East
The Royal Oak Public House Including Rubblestone Wing To East in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clyro?
- Clyro is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 5SF), in the parish of Clyro.
- What is Clyro?
- Clyro in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clyro?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 5SF.
- How do I get to Clyro?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 5SF. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.