Frochas
Frochas is a locality in Welshpool, Powys, Wales. Frochas is situated nearby to the locality Llanerchydol, as well as near the hamlet Cloddiau.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Powis Castle and Welshpool railway station.
Powis Castle
Castle
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Powis Castle is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country house near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. The seat of the Herbert family, earls of Powis, the castle is known for its formal gardens and for its interiors, the former having been described as "the most important", and the latter "the most magnificent", in the country.
Welshpool railway station
Railway station
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Welshpool railway station serves the town of Welshpool, in Powys, mid-Wales. It is a stop on the Cambrian Line between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The station was first opened in August 1860, but was resited a short distance away in May 1992 to allow for track realignment on the same day that the original closed. Welshpool railway station is situated 2 miles east of Frochas.
Welshpool Library
Library
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Welshpool Library is situated 1½ miles east of Frochas.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Belan and Guilsfield.
Belan
Hamlet
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Belan is a hamlet, 3.5 miles southwest of Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. It belongs to the community of Welshpool. The Belan Locks, built around 1800 as part of the Montgomery Canal, are nearby. Belan is situated 2½ miles south of Frochas.
Guilsfield
Village
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Guilsfield is a village and community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. It lies beside Guilsfield Brook about three miles north of Welshpool. It is located on the B4392 road and a disused branch of the Montgomery Canal starts nearby. Guilsfield is situated 2½ miles northeast of Frochas.
Castle Caereinion
Village
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Castle Caereinion is a small village and community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales, upon the River Banwy, around 8 miles west of Welshpool, and 4 miles east of Llanfair Caereinion. Castle Caereinion is situated 3 miles southwest of Frochas.
Frochas
- Type: Locality
- Location: Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
52.66596° or 52° 39′ 58″ northLongitude
-3.18564° or 3° 11′ 8″ westElevation
673 feet (205 metres)Open location code
9C4RMR87+9PGeoNames ID
13274076
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