Battlefields & battle sites · South Wales
Penlle’r-gaer Forest
In or near Ynysforgan.
Penlle’r-gaer Forest in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Hywel Williams — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontarddulais · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Penlle’r-gaer Forest is a registered historic battlefield in Wales South, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Penlle’r-gaer Forest is a battlefield site located in South Wales. It is recognised for its historical significance, although specific events related to the battlefield are not detailed.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6858, -3.9918
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Postcode
- SA4 9JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Pontarddulais — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q131138513 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penlle’r-gaer Forest?
- Penlle’r-gaer Forest is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA4 9JJ), in the parish of Pontlliw and Tircoed.
- What is Penlle’r-gaer Forest?
- Penlle’r-gaer Forest in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penlle’r-gaer Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Pontarddulais, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA4 9JJ.
- Who owns Penlle’r-gaer Forest?
- Penlle’r-gaer Forest is owned by Forestry Commission Wales.
- Is Penlle’r-gaer Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Penlle’r-gaer Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penlle’r-gaer Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Pontarddulais, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA4 9JJ.