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Maescar

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Maescar is a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and is 35.4 miles (56.9 km) from Cardiff and 148.7 miles (239.3 km) from London. It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Maescar is a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and is 35.4 miles (56.9 km) from Cardiff and 148.7 miles (239.3 km) from London. It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire.

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From the Wikipedia article

Maescar is a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and is 35.4 miles (56.9 km) from Cardiff and 148.7 miles (239.3 km) from London. It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire.

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Background

Description

The villages of Defynnog and Sennybridge lie in the community of Maescar. There are around 10 round cairns and notable standing stones within the community, dating back to the Iron Age. In 2011 the population of Maescar was 965 with 24.0% of inhabitants able to speak Welsh.

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Coordinates
51.9420, -3.5660
District
Powys
Parish
Maescar
Postcode
LD3 8RY
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Maescar?
Maescar is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 8RY), in the parish of Maescar.
Is Maescar a listed building?
Maescar is officially recognised as II listed.
Is Maescar free to visit?
Yes, Maescar is free to enter.
How do I get to Maescar?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 8RY. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.