Castles · Mid Wales
Pencastell
Pencastell — possible castle in Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Henllan High Level · 5.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pencastell 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: "possible castle in Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 52.0168°, -4.3295°.
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Place summary
Pencastell is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Llangeler (postcode SA44). It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0168, -4.3295
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llangeler
- Postcode
- SA44 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Henllan High Level — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13130633 (CC0)
- commons: Pencastell Motte.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pencastell?
- Pencastell is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA44 5AA), in the parish of Llangeler.
- Is Pencastell a listed building?
- Pencastell is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Pencastell charge admission?
- Pencastell typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pencastell?
- The nearest railway station is Henllan High Level, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA44 5AA.