Castles · Mid Wales
Pen y Castell
In or near Llanilar.
Pen y Castell — a castle in wales mid.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Capel Bangor · 5.5 km
About
Pen y Castell 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
Pen y Castell is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Llanilar, postcode SY23. The site is notable for its historical significance in the region. It features remnants of fortifications that date back to the medieval period. Visitors can explore the landscape surrounding the castle, which offers insights into the area's history and geography.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3518, -4.0130
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Llanilar
- Postcode
- SY23 4SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Capel Bangor — 5.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286095 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen y Castell?
- Pen y Castell is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4SB), in the parish of Llanilar.
- What is Pen y Castell?
- Pen y Castell — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Pen y Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Capel Bangor, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4SB.
- Does Pen y Castell charge admission?
- Pen y Castell typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pen y Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Capel Bangor, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4SB.