Archaeological sites · South Wales
Hen Castell
Hen Castell — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hen Castell is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Hen Castell is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It features the remains of a medieval castle, providing insights into the region's historical landscape. The site is of significant archaeological interest, reflecting the area's past fortifications and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8423, -3.1440
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llangattock
- Postcode
- NP8 1LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/875417704 (ODbL)
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Historic bridges · 0.9 km
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Garn Coch Motte
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Dark Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Wern Watkin
Hostels · 1.3 km
Church of St Cattwg
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Pont Llangattock
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
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Llwmus Bridge
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Lower Yard Bridge
Lower Yard Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Pen-pedair-heol Bridge
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Upper Yard Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Hen Castell
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hen Castell?
- Hen Castell is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1LH), in the parish of Llangattock.
- What is Hen Castell?
- Hen Castell — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hen Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Whistle Inn halt, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP8 1LH.
- Is Hen Castell free to visit?
- Yes, Hen Castell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hen Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Whistle Inn halt, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1LH.