Castles · Mid Wales
Tempeston
In or near Llanfair Waterdine.
Tempeston — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llangynllo · 7.7 km
About
Tempeston is a named castle in wales mid, 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 Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tempeston is a castle located in Bettws-y-Crwyn, Mid Wales, with the postcode LD7. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Teme and lies within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Shropshire Hills. Its historical significance and natural surroundings contribute to its notable status in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4165, -3.1950
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bettws-y-Crwyn
- Postcode
- LD7 1YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Llangynllo — 7.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286219 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tempeston?
- Tempeston is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD7 1YU), in the parish of Bettws-y-Crwyn.
- What is Tempeston?
- Tempeston — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Tempeston?
- The nearest railway station is Llangynllo, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD7 1YU.
- Is Tempeston a protected site?
- Yes — Tempeston is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Tempeston charge admission?
- Tempeston typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tempeston?
- The nearest railway station is Llangynllo, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD7 1YU.