Blaenllynfi Castle, Brecon Beacons

Name: Blaenllynfi Castle
Address: Brecon Beacons, United Kingdom

#56 among attractions in Brecon Beacons

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Blaenllynfi Castle is a privately owned ruinous stone castle near the village of Bwlch in southern Powys, Wales. It was probably built in the early thirteenth century. It was captured several times during the rest of the century and apparently was never fully repaired afterwards and fell into ruins. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. ()

Coordinates: 51°53'53"N, 3°14'37"W

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Brecon Beacons United Kingdom

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Blaenllynfi Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Llangorse Lake, Tretower Court, Bear Hotel, Tretower Castle.

2.4 miN
Fishing and boating in a historic setting
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Nightlife
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2.7 miE
Forts and castles
Tretower Castle, Crickhowell
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1.7 miS
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4.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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4.1 miNW
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2.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mynydd Llangorse, Brecon Beacons
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