Castles · Mid Wales
Pen y bylchau
In or near Llandovery.
Pen y bylchau — a castle in wales south.
John Light — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llandovery · 6.6 km
About
Pen y bylchau is a named castle in wales south, 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
Pen y bylchau is a castle located in Myddfai, South Wales, postcode SA20. This site is notable for its historical significance within the region. The castle's remnants reflect the architectural styles of its time, offering insight into the area's past. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which is characteristic of the Welsh countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9563, -3.7310
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Myddfai
- Postcode
- SA20 0QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Llandovery — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287473 (CC BY 4.0)
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Mynydd Bach Trecastell
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Twyn y Fan
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Halfway
Villages · 2.4 km
Fedw Fawr
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen y bylchau?
- Pen y bylchau is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA20 0QE), in the parish of Myddfai.
- What is Pen y bylchau?
- Pen y bylchau — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Pen y bylchau?
- The nearest railway station is Llandovery, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA20 0QE.
- Does Pen y bylchau charge admission?
- Pen y bylchau typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pen y bylchau?
- The nearest railway station is Llandovery, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA20 0QE.