Castles · Mid Wales
Tomen Las Castle Mound
In or near Machynlleth.
Tomen Las Castle Mound — a castle in wales mid.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dovey Junction · 2.1 km
About
Tomen Las Castle Mound 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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Place summary
Tomen Las Castle Mound is a historical castle site located in Pennal, Mid Wales. This earthwork mound is believed to have served as a defensive structure, reflecting the region's medieval heritage. The site contributes to the understanding of local history and the evolution of fortifications in Wales. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers a glimpse into the landscape that once supported such structures.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5840, -3.9246
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Pennal
- Postcode
- SY20 9JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Dovey Junction — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286728 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tomen-las Castle
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Pont Pennal
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Riverside Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Pennal
National parks · 0.3 km
St Peter ad Vincula
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Cefn-caer
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Cefn Caer Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Bryn Pennal
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Penmaendovey
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Bryn Penmaen-Dyfi
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Braich Y Golwydd
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Gwerniago Campsite
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomen Las Castle Mound?
- Tomen Las Castle Mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 9JY), in the parish of Pennal.
- What is Tomen Las Castle Mound?
- Tomen Las Castle Mound — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Tomen Las Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 9JY.
- Does Tomen Las Castle Mound charge admission?
- Tomen Las Castle Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tomen Las Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 9JY.