Other places · South Wales
Llangattock, Powys
Llangattock, Powys — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt · 7.7 km
About
Llangattock, Powys is a other in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Llangattock is a village located in Powys, South Wales. It is known for its scenic landscapes and proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area features a mix of historical and natural attractions, making it a point of interest in the region.
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Background
History
The parish of Llangattock was one of the first and largest in Wales, though it has since shrunk. The Marconi family worked on some of the earliest telegraph experiments there. Llangattock had a large lime quarry.
Description
The village is close to Crickhowell. It has a church, St Catwg's, a pub (that does not open on Mondays and Tuesdays) and is a mostly residential area. It is home to a chapel, and is of archaeological interest due to the 4,000 year old burial ground in the park. It has a boathouse and old limekilns, “scars of its industrial past”. It also has a school with around 100 pupils.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8509, -3.1484
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llangattock
- Postcode
- NP8 1HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Llangattock, Powys (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hotels · 0.9 km
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Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
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Campsites · 1.0 km
Hen Castell, Llangattock
Literary houses · 1.0 km
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Upper Yard Bridge
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Lower Yard Bridge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llangattock, Powys?
- Llangattock, Powys is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1HY), in the parish of Llangattock.
- What is Llangattock, Powys?
- Llangattock, Powys — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llangattock, Powys?
- The nearest railway station is Whistle Inn halt, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP8 1HY.
- How do I get to Llangattock, Powys?
- The nearest railway station is Whistle Inn halt, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1HY.