Castles Β· South Wales
Hen Gastell
In or near Swansea.
Hen Gastell β a castle in wales south.
Eirian Evans β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bynea Β· 3.4 km
About
Hen Gastell is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Hen Gastell is a castle located in South Wales, within the parish of Llanrhidian Higher. It is noted for its historical significance in the region. The castle's remains offer insight into the area's medieval heritage. Visitors can expect to explore the site and appreciate its architectural features amidst the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6421, -4.0907
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Llanrhidian Higher
- Postcode
- SA4 3RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Bynea β 3.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287392 (CC BY 4.0)
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Gowerton Castle
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Pen-y-gaer, Pen-clawdd
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Where to eat & stay near Hen Gastell
Places to stay
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The Gateway Caravan Park
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Gowerton Caravan Club Site
Gowerton Caravan Club Site β a caravan park in wales south.
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Llanrhidian Holiday Park
Llanrhidian Holiday Park β a caravan park in wales south.
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Blackhills Caravan Park
Blackhills Caravan Park β a caravan park in wales south.
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Llwynifan Farm Caravan Park
Llwynifan Farm Caravan Park β a caravan park in wales south.
π· 5Campsites Β· South Wales
Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park
Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park β a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
π· 5
π· 5Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Cockleshell
The Cockleshell β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
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Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Bridge
The Bridge β a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hen Gastell?
- Hen Gastell is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA4 3RD), in the parish of Llanrhidian Higher.
- What is Hen Gastell?
- Hen Gastell β a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Hen Gastell?
- The nearest railway station is Bynea, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA4 3RD.
- Does Hen Gastell charge admission?
- Hen Gastell typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hen Gastell?
- The nearest railway station is Bynea, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA4 3RD.