Castles · South Wales
Clytha Castle
In or near Raglan.
Clytha Castle — castle in wales south.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 7.9 km
About
Clytha Castle is a castle located in wales south. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clytha Castle is a late 18th-century castle located in Llanarth, South Wales. Designed by architect John Davenport, it was established in 1790. The castle is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye. The structure is notable for its architectural style and historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7705, -2.9232
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanarth
- Postcode
- NP7 9BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Established
- 1790
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: w512633418 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5137179 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clytha Castle?
- Clytha Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 9BW), in the parish of Llanarth.
- What is Clytha Castle?
- Clytha Castle — castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Clytha Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 7.9 km away. The nearest town is Raglan. Drivers can use postcode NP7 9BW.
- When was Clytha Castle built?
- Built or established in 1790. Designed by John Davenport.
- Is Clytha Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Clytha Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Clytha Castle charge admission?
- Clytha Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clytha Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 9BW.