Gardens · South Wales
The Mynde
In or near Caerleon.
The Mynde — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Mynde is a garden of interest in wales-south, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
The Mynde is the birthplace of fantasy and horror writer Arthur Machen, known for his work 'The Great God Pan'. The house is marked with a blue plaque and reflects the historical significance of Caerleon, a town rich in literary heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Mynde (Welsh: Y Mynde) is a historic site and property located in Caerleon on the northern outskirts of the city of Newport. The town is the historic site of the Isca Augusta Roman Fortress.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Visiting
The site is a special interest site registered by the Welsh conservation body Cadw, and the walls surrounding the land are a Grade II listed structure. Local figure Dr Russell Rhys, founder of the Caerleon Arts Festival, previously resided on the site, where he also established the Ffwrwm arts centre opposite the Mynde. The freehold has been acquired by the Celtic Manor Resort for use as a retreat and luxury residence.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6090, -2.9529
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18 1AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Established
- 1067
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 4 km
- Official site
- www.landoflegends.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q65079839 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Mynde (Caerleon) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Arthur Machen's House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mynde?
- The Mynde is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1AE), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is The Mynde?
- The Mynde — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Mynde?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1AE.
- When was The Mynde built?
- Built or established in 1067.
- Is The Mynde a protected site?
- Yes — The Mynde is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Mynde?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1AE.