Aberysgir Castle, Brecon Beacons

#164 among attractions in Brecon Beacons

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Aberysgir Castle is a mound, or motte and bailey castle of the Middle Ages – but is missing the usual protective bailey. It is located at Aberysgir, Powys. Most of the mound was constructed between the end of the 11th century and second half the 12th century out of soil and stone, with a ditch around them. ()

Coordinates: 51°57'19"N, 3°27'22"W

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Brecon Beacons United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Brecon Cathedral, St Mary's Church, Theatr Brycheiniog, South Wales Borderers Museum.

2.7 miE
11th-century church in a former priory
Brecon Cathedral, Brecon
70 min walk • Brecon Cathedral, in the town of Brecon, Powys, is the cathedral of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales and seat of the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon.
2.8 miE
Church
St Mary's Church, Brecon
73 min walk • St Mary's Church is a parish church in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building in Powys. The structure was originally a chapel of ease for the priory. The 90 feet West Tower dates to 1510 and is attributed to Edward, Duke of Buckingham. The eight bells date to 1750, and were taken down for refurbishment in 2007.
3 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
77 min walk • Theatr Brycheiniog is a modern theatre, arts and community venue in Brecon, the old county town of Brecknockshire and now part of south Powys in Mid Wales, UK.
3.2 miE
Museum, Military museum
South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon
81 min walk • The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh, formerly the South Wales Borderers Museum is located at Brecon in Wales. The museum's collection is made up of artefacts collected from a variety of sources from around the world and which display the regiment's 300-year history.
2.9 miE
Museum, Art museum
Y Gaer, Brecon
75 min walk • Y Gaer is a municipal structure in Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys, Wales. The complex, which includes a museum, an art gallery and a library and incorporates a structure which was once the shire hall for Brecknockshire, is a Grade II* listed building.
2.7 miE
Antiques, Shopping, Hotel
Brecon Castle, Brecon
69 min walk • Brecon Castle is a castle in the town of Brecon, Wales. It was built by the Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarché in 1093, and was frequently assaulted by the Welsh in 13th and 15th centuries. The castle's ownership changed numerous times.
2.7 miE
Bridge
Usk Bridge, Brecon
69 min walk • The Usk Bridge in Brecon, Powys, Wales is the town's oldest route over the River Usk. It carries the B4601 road, formerly the A40, between Brecon and Llanfaes.
1.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pen-y-crug, Brecon Beacons
48 min walk • Pen-y-crug is a hill in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county of Powys, south Wales. It is commonly referred to locally as simply 'The Crug'. The Welsh name signifies 'top of the mound'. It slopes are moderately gently on three sides; only to the west do they steepen somewhat.
1.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mynydd Illtud, Brecon Beacons
29 min walk • Mynydd Illtud is an extensive area of common land near Libanus, Powys, Wales, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park and some three miles south-west of Brecon. The common is an undulating plateau lying between 330 and 370 metres above sea level.
3.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon Beacons
86 min walk • The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of three national parks in Wales, and is centred on the Brecon Beacons range of hills in southern Wales.
~1030 ftNE
Archaeological site
Y Gaer, Brecon
5 min walk • Y Gaer is a Roman fort situated near modern-day Brecon in Mid Wales, United Kingdom. Y Gaer is located at grid reference SO00332966.