Historic churches · Mid Wales
Pencader
In or near Llandysul.
Pencader in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Henllan High Level · 9.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pencader, the nearest railway station is Henllan High Level, located 9.8 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is SA39 9ER, and entry to the church is free.
About
Pencader 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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Official information
Pencader and District encompasses several villages in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, characterized by its agricultural economy and rich history. The area features diverse landscapes including farmland, hills, and rivers, making it a picturesque location for visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
Pencader () is a small village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, in the community of Llanfihangel-ar-Arth. It is located around 3 miles (5 km) south-east of Llandysul and 6.5 miles (10 km) south-west of Llanybydder, in the valley of the Gwen brook, shortly before the confluence with the River Talog, to form the River Tyweli (a tributary of the Teifi). It is a village of little more than 500 houses, two shops, two pubs and an Anglican church (St Mary's). For many years, it was one of the main stops on the Carmarthen - Aberystwyth rail route, and was the junction for the service to Newcastle Emlyn; the Pencader Tunnel enabled services to reach Carmarthen via Llanpumsaint. The decline of the railways saw the Newcastle Emlyn branch line closed in 1952 and the main line closed to passengers in 1965.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A battle was fought here between Gruffydd ap Llywelyn and Hywel ab Edwin in 1041; Gruffydd was the victor, and went on to become the first and last King of Wales. Pencader is the site of an old castle, which was probably erected by Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke in 1145.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0017, -4.2656
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
- Postcode
- SA39 9ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Henllan High Level — 9.8 km
- Official site
- www.pencader.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7162285 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pencader, Carmarthenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pencader War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Castell Pencader
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Pencader railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.1 km
Castell, Pencader
Vineyards · 0.4 km
Pencader Junction railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.9 km
Crûg
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Gwyddgrug
Other places · 1.9 km
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Other places · 2.0 km
Castell Du
Literary houses · 2.2 km
Dolgran
Other places · 2.3 km
New Inn
Chapels · 2.7 km
Parc-Castell, Llangeler
Vineyards · 3.0 km
Nearby
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Pencader War Memorial
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Castell Pencader
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Pencader railway station
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pencader?
- Pencader is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA39 9ER), in the parish of Llanfihangel-ar-Arth.
- What is Pencader?
- Pencader in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pencader?
- The nearest railway station is Henllan High Level, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA39 9ER.
- Is Pencader free to visit?
- Yes, Pencader is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pencader?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA39 9ER. It sits within the Caerfyrddin parliamentary constituency.