Castles · Mid Wales
Castell y Blaidd
Castell y Blaidd — hillfort in Powys, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbister Road · 9.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castell y Blaidd is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "hillfort in Powys, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 52.4092°, -3.2882°.
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Place summary
Castell y Blaidd is a castle located in Llanbadarn Fynydd, Mid Wales. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4092, -3.2882
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanbadarn Fynydd
- Postcode
- LD1 6YF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbister Road — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20589985 (CC0)
- commons: Castell-y-blaidd 566766.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell y Blaidd?
- Castell y Blaidd is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD1 6YF), in the parish of Llanbadarn Fynydd.
- Is Castell y Blaidd a listed building?
- Castell y Blaidd is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Castell y Blaidd charge admission?
- Castell y Blaidd typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castell y Blaidd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD1 6YF. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.