Historic churches · South Wales
Abercraf
Abercraf (also Abercrâf; or Abercrave) is a village in Powys, Wales, in the community of Ystradgynlais and within the historic boundaries of the county of Brecknockshire. A distinct dialect of English
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Abercraf (also Abercrâf; or Abercrave) is a village in Powys, Wales, in the community of Ystradgynlais and within the historic boundaries of the county of Brecknockshire. A distinct dialect of English is spoken in the village, as well as the Welsh language. Between 1965 and 1991, the village was the location of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring bunker, to be used in the event of a nuclear attack. It remains mostly intact.
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Abercraf (also Abercrâf; or Abercrave) is a village in Powys, Wales, in the community of Ystradgynlais and within the historic boundaries of the county of Brecknockshire. A distinct dialect of English is spoken in the village, as well as the Welsh language. Between 1965 and 1991, the village was the location of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring bunker, to be used in the event of a nuclear attack. It remains mostly intact.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8006, -3.7131
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Ystradgynlais
- Postcode
- SA9 1XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- wikipedia: Abercraf (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abercraf?
- Abercraf is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA9 1XW), in the parish of Ystradgynlais.
- Is Abercraf free to visit?
- Yes, Abercraf is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abercraf?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA9 1XW. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.