Castles · South Wales
Ponthendre
In or near Longtown.
Ponthendre — a castle in wales south.
John M — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Ponthendre 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ponthendre is a castle located in Longtown, South Wales, within the HR2 postcode area. It is situated near the River Wye, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The site is notable for its ecological significance, contributing to the area's natural heritage. The castle's historical context adds to the landscape, reflecting the region's medieval architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9475, -2.9826
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Longtown
- Postcode
- HR2 0NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286161 (CC BY 4.0)
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Towns & cities · 0.9 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
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Pont-Hendre castle mound
Pont-Hendre castle mound — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Clodock
Church of St Clodock — Grade I listed church in Clodock, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Pontynys Bridge
Pontynys Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Cornewall Arms
Cornewall Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mills · Mid Wales
Pontynys Mill
Pontynys Mill — Grade II listed watermill in Longtown, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Ponthendre
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Cornewall Arms
Cornewall Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Skirrid Mountain Inn
Skirrid Mountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 7Historic pubs · Mid Wales
Black Swan
Black Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Allt y Gaer
Allt y Gaer — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ponthendre?
- Ponthendre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0NY), in the parish of Longtown.
- What is Ponthendre?
- Ponthendre — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Ponthendre?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0NY.
- Is Ponthendre a protected site?
- Yes — Ponthendre is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Ponthendre charge admission?
- Ponthendre typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ponthendre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0NY. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.