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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · South Wales

Cwmwysg

In or near Llandovery.

Free admission

Cwmwysg (Welsh for "Usk valley") is a small rural village southwest of Trecastle in the valley of the Usk river, Powys, Wales. It includes the Saron Independent Chapel, originally built in 1822 and re

Ynysfawr Lamb - geograph.org.uk - 4807900

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Cwmwysg (Welsh for "Usk valley") is a small rural village southwest of Trecastle in the valley of the Usk river, Powys, Wales. It includes the Saron Independent Chapel, originally built in 1822 and rebuilt in 1856. The humpback stone river bridge over the Usk is Grade II listed. The Welsh painter Aneurin Jones (1930–2017) was born in Cwmwysg.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cwmwysg (Welsh for "Usk valley") is a small rural village southwest of Trecastle in the valley of the Usk river, Powys, Wales. It includes the Saron Independent Chapel, originally built in 1822 and rebuilt in 1856. The humpback stone river bridge over the Usk is Grade II listed. The Welsh painter Aneurin Jones (1930–2017) was born in Cwmwysg.

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Coordinates
51.9414, -3.6722
District
Powys
Parish
Llywel
Postcode
LD3 8YF
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Cwmwysg

Places to stay

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Hostels · South Wales

YHA Llanddeusant

YHA Llanddeusant — a hostel in wales south.

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Llwynstyffilin Farm

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cwmwysg?
Cwmwysg is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 8YF), in the parish of Llywel.
What is Cwmwysg?
Cwmwysg (Welsh for "Usk valley") is a small rural village southwest of Trecastle in the valley of the Usk river, Powys, Wales. It includes the Saron Independent Chapel, originally built in 1822 and re
How do I get to Cwmwysg?
Drivers can use postcode LD3 8YF.
Is Cwmwysg free to visit?
Yes, Cwmwysg is free to enter.
How do I get to Cwmwysg?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 8YF. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.