Castles · Mid Wales
Maesgwyn mound
In or near Hay-on-Wye.
Maesgwyn mound — a castle in wales mid.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Maesgwyn mound is a named castle in wales mid, 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
Maesgwyn Mound is a castle located in Glasbury, Mid Wales. This historic site is characterised by its earthwork construction, typical of medieval defensive structures. The mound is a prominent feature in the landscape and offers insights into the region's historical significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which provides a scenic backdrop to the site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0839, -3.2217
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Glasbury
- Postcode
- HR3 5NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286162 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maesgwyn mound?
- Maesgwyn mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 5NA), in the parish of Glasbury.
- What is Maesgwyn mound?
- Maesgwyn mound — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Maesgwyn mound?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 5NA.
- Does Maesgwyn mound charge admission?
- Maesgwyn mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maesgwyn mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 5NA. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.