Literary houses Β· South Wales
Porth-mawr
Porth-mawr β a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt Β· 8.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Porth-mawr is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. gatehouse in Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
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Place summary
Porth-mawr is a literary house located in South Wales. This site is notable for its association with significant literary figures and its contribution to Welsh literature. Visitors can expect to explore the environment that inspired various works while gaining insight into the lives of the authors who frequented the location. The house serves as a testament to the rich literary heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8600, -3.1382
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Crickhowell
- Postcode
- NP8 1DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt β 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17743102 (CC0)
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Crickhowell Tower
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Crickhowell Bridge
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The Manor Hotel
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Crickhowell
Crickhowell (; Welsh: Crucywel pronounced [krΙ¨kΛΙuΜ―Ιl], non-standard spelling Crughywel) is a town and community in southeastern Powys, Wales, near Abergavenny, and was historically in the county of
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Memorial Fountain
Memorial Fountain β Monument, dating to 1874.
π· 5Historic churches Β· South Wales
St. Edmunds King & Martyr Parish Church, New Road
St. Edmunds King & Martyr Parish Church, New Road β Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Crickhowell Tower
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π· 5Campsites Β· South Wales
Riverside Caravan Park
Riverside Caravan Park β a campsite in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Porth-mawr
Places to stay
π· 5π· 5Campsites Β· South Wales
Riverside Caravan Park
Riverside Caravan Park β a campsite in wales south.
π· 5Hotels Β· South Wales
The Manor Hotel
The Manor Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
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π· 5
π· 5Campsites Β· South Wales
Tudor Cule Scout Campsite
Tudor Cule Scout Campsite β a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
π· 7
π· 5Historic pubs Β· South Wales
White Hart
White Hart β Historic pub β listed building or notable heritage status.
π· 5Historic pubs Β· South Wales
Skirrid Mountain Inn
Skirrid Mountain Inn β Historic pub β listed building or notable heritage status.
Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree β a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porth-mawr?
- Porth-mawr is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1DE), in the parish of Crickhowell.
- What is Porth-mawr?
- Porth-mawr β a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Porth-mawr?
- The nearest railway station is Whistle Inn halt, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP8 1DE.
- How do I get to Porth-mawr?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1DE. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.