Historic churches · South Wales
Cwrt-y-Gollen
Cwrt-y-Gollen ("Hazel Court") is a British Army training base, 2 miles (3 km) south-east of Crickhowell and just north of the A40 road and the River Usk, in southeastern Powys, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Cwrt-y-Gollen ("Hazel Court") is a British Army training base, 2 miles (3 km) south-east of Crickhowell and just north of the A40 road and the River Usk, in southeastern Powys, Wales.
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Cwrt-y-Gollen ("Hazel Court") is a British Army training base, 2 miles (3 km) south-east of Crickhowell and just north of the A40 road and the River Usk, in southeastern Powys, Wales.
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Background
History
Cwrt-y-Gollen became the regional centre for infantry training as the Welsh Brigade Depot in 1963. It was announced in 1984 that the depot would close in the interests of economy.
Visiting
Cwrt-y-Gollen training camp is currently used by several services of the British Armed Forces. Most notably by the British Army as a reserve center for B Detachment (North), 203 (Welsh) Multi-Role Medical Regiment. It is also the headquarters for the Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force (ACF).
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- Coordinates
- 51.8456, -3.1133
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- The Vale of Grwyney
- Postcode
- NP8 1TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Established
- 1963
Sources
- wikipedia: Cwrt-y-Gollen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cwrt-y-Gollen?
- Cwrt-y-Gollen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1TL), in the parish of The Vale of Grwyney.
- When was Cwrt-y-Gollen built?
- Built or established in 1963.
- Who owns Cwrt-y-Gollen?
- Cwrt-y-Gollen is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- Is Cwrt-y-Gollen free to visit?
- Yes, Cwrt-y-Gollen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cwrt-y-Gollen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1TL. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.