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Public art & sculpture · Mid Wales

Ysbryd Y Ddraig

In or near Llandysul.

Free admission

Ysbryd Y Ddraig — Public artwork (sculpture) by Pamela Gaunt;Ian Johnstone.

Newcastle Emlyn, view from the castle mound - geograph.org.uk - 2029271

Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Pontgoch · 2.3 km
  • Free entry

About

Ysbryd Y Ddraig is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Pamela Gaunt;Ian Johnstone.". Coordinates: 52.0391°, -4.4629°.

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Official information

Spirit of the Dragon is a wooden carving located on a hill overlooking the Teifi River in Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire. The site features a riverside path with interpretive plaques, sculptures, and mosaics that tell the tales of dragons and local legends, alongside the ruins of Newcastle Emlyn Castle.

Place summary

Ysbryd Y Ddraig is located in Newcastle Emlyn, Mid Wales. This site is notable for its unique character and local significance within the parish. Further details regarding its historical or architectural context are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.0391, -4.4629
Parish
Newcastle Emlyn
Postcode
SA38 9BD
Parliamentary constituency
Caerfyrddin
Nearest railway station
Pontgoch2.3 km
Official site
www.waymarking.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ysbryd Y Ddraig?
Ysbryd Y Ddraig is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA38 9BD), in the parish of Newcastle Emlyn.
What is Ysbryd Y Ddraig?
Ysbryd Y Ddraig — Public artwork (sculpture) by Pamela Gaunt;Ian Johnstone.
How do I get to Ysbryd Y Ddraig?
The nearest railway station is Pontgoch, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA38 9BD.
How do I get to Ysbryd Y Ddraig?
The nearest railway station is Pontgoch, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA38 9BD.