Castles · Mid Wales
Maelienydd
In or near Llandrindod East/Llandrindod West.
Maelienydd in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pen-y-bont · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Maelienydd, the nearest railway station is Pen-y-bont, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LD1 5SS. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Maelienydd 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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From the Wikipedia article
Maelienydd, sometimes spelt Maeliennydd, was a cantref and lordship in east central Wales covering the area from the River Teme to Radnor Forest and the area around Llandrindod Wells. The area, which is mainly upland, is now in Powys. During the Middle Ages it was part of the region known as Rhwng Gwy a Hafren (English: Between the Wye and the Severn) and its administrative centre was at Cefnllys Castle.
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Background
History
According to historic manuscripts, the region between the Wye and the Severn was once regarded as a unit. Manuscripts use various alternative spellings for this, such as Ferlix, Fferllys, Fferleg, and Fferreg; in his Hanes Cymru, the historian John Davies argued, based on these alternatives, that it was probably named Fferyllwg, and that the name may refer to ironworkers (Fferyll in Welsh). Welsh tradition (as reported for example by the 1844 Topographical Dictionary of Wales), claims that Ferlix was part of the realm of King Caradoc (more usually associated with Gwent), but on his death, the realm was divided between his sons; Cawdraf received Ferlix, while Meurig received the rest of the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2550, -3.3400
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanbadarn Fawr
- Postcode
- LD1 5SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Pen-y-bont — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2343933 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maelienydd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dinieithon
Forts · 0.1 km
Cefnllys Old Castle
Literary houses · 0.7 km
Pentre Mound, Llandrindod Wells
Literary houses · 1.0 km
Church of St Michael, Cefnllys
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Cefnllys
Abbeys & priories · 1.3 km
Cefnllys Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Llanbadarn-fawr
Villages · 1.5 km
Cefn Llys
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Dan y Graig
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Church House Farm Caravan & Campsite
Campsites · 1.7 km
Llanbadarn Fawr, Powys
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Neuadd
Literary houses · 2.0 km
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Where to eat & stay near Maelienydd
Places to stay
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Church House Farm Caravan & Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maelienydd?
- Maelienydd is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD1 5SS), in the parish of Llanbadarn Fawr.
- What is Maelienydd?
- Maelienydd in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maelienydd?
- The nearest railway station is Pen-y-bont, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD1 5SS.
- Does Maelienydd charge admission?
- Maelienydd typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maelienydd?
- The nearest railway station is Pen-y-bont, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD1 5SS.