Castles · South Wales
St Illtyds Castle
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St Illtyds Castle — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth · 1.2 km
About
St Illtyds Castle 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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Place summary
St Illtyds Castle is located in Llanhilleth, South Wales. This historic castle is a notable example of medieval architecture in the region. It reflects the area's rich heritage, though specific details regarding its construction and historical significance are not provided. The castle's setting offers a glimpse into the past amidst the natural landscape of South Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7104, -3.1344
- District
- Blaenau Gwent
- Parish
- Llanhilleth
- Postcode
- NP13 2AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285956 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Illtyd's Motte
Literary houses · 0.0 km
St. Illtyd Graveyard
Cemeteries · 0.1 km
Castell Taliorum
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Sixbells Guardian
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Church of Christ Church Aberbeeg
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Old Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Llanhilleth Colliery Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Cross Fence House - travellors rest - Smiths
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Abertillery War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Abertillery Soldier
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
The Canyons
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Abertillery & District Museum
Museums · 2.2 km
Nearby
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St Illtyd's Motte
St Illtyd's Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Cemeteries · South Wales
St. Illtyd Graveyard
St. Illtyd Graveyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Castell Taliorum
Castell Taliorum — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Sixbells Guardian
Sixbells Guardian is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of Christ Church Aberbeeg
Church of Christ Church Aberbeeg — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Old Miners Memorial
Old Miners Memorial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near St Illtyds Castle
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South Wales
CRAI Scout Activity Centre
CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Illtyds Castle?
- St Illtyds Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP13 2AY), in the parish of Llanhilleth.
- What is St Illtyds Castle?
- St Illtyds Castle — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to St Illtyds Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP13 2AY.
- Does St Illtyds Castle charge admission?
- St Illtyds Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Illtyds Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP13 2AY.