Castles Β· South Wales
Llanfair Discoed Castle
In or near Caerwent.
Llanfair Discoed Castle β a castle in wales south.
Jaggery β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction Β· 5.1 km
About
Llanfair Discoed Castle 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llanfair Discoed Castle is a historical site located in the parish of Caerwent, South Wales. The castle has significant ecological designations, being part of the River Wye SSSI and the Severn Estuary SSSI. These designations highlight the area's environmental importance alongside its historical value. Visitors can expect to see the remains of the castle set within a landscape rich in natural features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6278, -2.8022
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Caerwent
- Postcode
- NP16 6UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction β 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286681 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Llanfair Discoed Castle
Places to stay
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Coldra Court Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
π· 3Restaurants Β· South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
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Mint & Mustard
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Restaurants Β· South Wales
Toby Carvery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanfair Discoed Castle?
- Llanfair Discoed Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6UH), in the parish of Caerwent.
- What is Llanfair Discoed Castle?
- Llanfair Discoed Castle β a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Llanfair Discoed Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6UH.
- Is Llanfair Discoed Castle a protected site?
- Yes β Llanfair Discoed Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Llanfair Discoed Castle charge admission?
- Llanfair Discoed Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llanfair Discoed Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6UH.