Mathrafal

#5112 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Forts and castles

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Mathrafal near Welshpool, in Powys, Mid Wales, was the seat of the Kings and Princes of Powys probably from the 9th century until its destruction in 1213 by Prince Llywelyn the Great. ()

Built: IX centuryAbandoned: 1212Length: 295 ftWidth: 262 ftCoordinates: 52°41'17"N, 3°17'15"W

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WalesUnited Kingdom

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Mathrafal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Powis Castle, St Michael's Church, Tŷ Mawr, Llanfair Caereinion.

5.9 miSE
Garden, Museum, Forts and castles
Powis Castle, Welshpool
151 min walk • Powis Castle, a formidable medieval fortress in Welshpool, Wales, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and architectural heritage. This grand structure, dating back to the 13th century, was originally built by Welsh princes and has since been modified...
5.3 miS
Church
St Michael's Church
135 min walk • St Michael's Church, Manafon, is in the small village of Manafon, Powys, Wales. It is an active Anglican church in the parish of Llanfair Caereinion, Llanllugan and Manafon, the deanery of Mathrafal, the archdeaconry of Montgomery and the diocese of St Asaph. The church has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building.
4.8 miSE
Museum, History museum
Tŷ Mawr
122 min walk • Tŷ Mawr is a Grade I-listed timber framed house in the township of Trefnant in the historic parish of Castle Caereinion, Montgomeryshire, Wales.
3.1 miSW
Town
Llanfair Caereinion
80 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, a historic narrow-gauge steam railway that takes visitors on a scenic journey through the beautiful Welsh countryside. The railway is a popular tourist attraction and offers a unique way...

Mathrafal

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Mathrafal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Powis Castle, Welshpool

St Michael's Church

Tŷ Mawr

Llanfair Caereinion