Castles · Mid Wales
Mathrafal Castle
In or near Llanfair Caereinion.
Mathrafal Castle — a castle in wales mid.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heniarth · 2.8 km
About
Mathrafal Castle 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
Mathrafal Castle is a historical site located in Llangyniew, Mid Wales, with the postcode SY22. This castle, known for its ruins, reflects the area's medieval heritage. The site is of interest for those exploring the remnants of Welsh castles and their historical significance in the region. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting amidst the natural landscape typical of Mid Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6878, -3.2860
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llangyniew
- Postcode
- SY22 6HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Heniarth — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287258 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mathrafal Castle?
- Mathrafal Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY22 6HS), in the parish of Llangyniew.
- What is Mathrafal Castle?
- Mathrafal Castle — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Mathrafal Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Heniarth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY22 6HS.
- Does Mathrafal Castle charge admission?
- Mathrafal Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mathrafal Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Heniarth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY22 6HS.