National parks · Mid Wales
Llanigon
In or near Hay-on-Wye.
Llanigon in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Llanigon is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Llanthomas Motte in Llanigon is a scheduled monument featuring the remains of a medieval motte and ditch. The site includes a large, steep-sided mound and a surrounding ditch, offering a glimpse into the historical fortifications of the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Llanigon is a village and community in Powys, Wales on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, north of the Black Mountains, Wales. The community population was 478. The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye, some 1.5 miles (2 km) to the east. It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire.
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Background
History
The church of St. Eigon was either dedicated to the 1st-century St. Eigon (daughter of Cartatacus) or more likely the 6th-century St. Eigion (brother of St Cynidr). The Saint Eigon interpretation inspired Barbara Erskine's novel The Warrior's Princess, partly set in Llanigon. Oral tradition in the parish of St. Eigon suggests that St. Paul crossed Gospel Pass in order to visit Caratacus. St. Eigon and her father may have met St. Paul whilst in Rome. Some say that St. Eigon is the Claudia mentioned by Saint Paul in Timothy II. St. Eigon may be the first female British saint. The church of St. Eigon predates the Norman Conquest, though the current building (parts of which are Norman) are…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0548, -3.1501
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanigon
- Postcode
- HR3 5PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
Other places nearby
Parish Church of St Eigon, Llanigon
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
Llanthomas Castle Mound
Castles · 0.4 km
Llanthomas Motte
Castles · 0.4 km
Bridge Over Digedi Brook (Nw of Llanigon Village)
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Paddocks Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Pen-y-common
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Hay Outdoor Training
Campsites · 1.0 km
Wern Wood Hillfort, Penyrwrlodd
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Hay-On-Wye Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.1 km
Hay-on-Wye Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
Hen-allt Common
National landscapes (AONB) · 2.2 km
Wenallt
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
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Parish Church of St Eigon, Llanigon
Parish Church of St Eigon, Llanigon — grade II listed building in Llanigon, situated on rising ground in an elevated position overlooking Llanigon.
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Llanthomas Castle Mound
Llanthomas Castle Mound — castle in Powys, Wales, UK.
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Bridge Over Digedi Brook (Nw of Llanigon Village)
Bridge Over Digedi Brook (Nw of Llanigon Village) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Hay-On-Wye Caravan Park
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Seren Bach Campsite
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Baskerville Hall Camp Site
Baskerville Hall Camp Site — a campsite in wales mid.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanigon?
- Llanigon is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 5PQ), in the parish of Llanigon.
- What is Llanigon?
- Llanigon in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanigon?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 5PQ.
- Is Llanigon free to visit?
- Yes, Llanigon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanigon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 5PQ. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.