Porthamal Tower
Porthamal Tower is a tower in Talgarth, Powys, Wales. Porthamal Tower is situated nearby to the village Talgarth, as well as near Bronllys.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bronllys Castle and Bronllys Hospital.
Bronllys Castle
Castle
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Bronllys Castle is a motte and bailey fortress standing south of Bronllys, towards Talgarth in Powys, Wales. The original castle, constructed of wood, was founded in or soon after 1100 by Richard Fitz Pons, the owner of the nearby Herefordshire barony of Clifford, who was a supporter of Bernard of Neufmarché. Bronllys Castle is situated 3,700 feet southwest of Porthamal Tower.
Bronllys Hospital
Hospital
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Bronllys Hospital is a health facility in Bronllys, Wales. It is managed by Powys Teaching Health Board. The Basil Webb Hall and the Chapel are Grade II listed buildings. Bronllys Hospital is situated 1½ miles west of Porthamal Tower.
St Ellyw’s Church
Church
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St Ellyw's Church, is a redundant church in the village of Llanelieu, Powys, Wales. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. St Ellyw’s Church is situated 1½ miles east of Porthamal Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Talgarth and Bronllys.
Talgarth
Village
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Talgarth is a market town, community and electoral ward in southern Powys, Mid Wales, about 12 miles north of Crickhowell, 19 miles north-east of Brecon and 15 miles south-east of Builth Wells.
Bronllys
Village
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Bronllys is a village and community situated in Powys, Wales, nestled between the towns of Brecon and Talgarth. The village is part of the historic county of Brecknockshire and serves as an electoral ward for Powys County Council.
Three Cocks
Village
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Three Cocks or Aberllynfi is a village near Glasbury in Powys, Wales. The Welsh name refers to the mouth of the Afon Llynfi which enters the River Wye a mile from the village. The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye some 5 miles to the northeast. Three Cocks is situated 1½ miles northeast of Porthamal Tower.
Porthamal Tower
- Type: Tower
- Location: Talgarth, Powys, Mid Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
52.00878° or 52° 0′ 32″ northLongitude
-3.22628° or 3° 13′ 35″ westElevation
404 feet (123 metres)Open location code
9C4R2Q5F+GFGeoNames ID
6288035
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