Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort

Places of Interest Nearby

Llangynwyd Castle

Ruins

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Llangynwyd Castle is a ruined castle, probably of the 12th century, in Llangynwyd, in Bridgend County Borough, South Wales, just to the south of Maesteg. Llangynwyd Castle is situated 4,200 feet east of Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort.

St Cynwyd’s Church

Church

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St Cynwyd’s Church is situated 1¼ miles east of Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort.

The Hopcyn Cross

Monument

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The Hopcyn Cross is a monument, which is situated 1¼ miles east of Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort.

Places in the Area

Cwmfelin

Village

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Cwmfelin is a village on the southern outskirts of Maesteg, in the county borough of Bridgend, Wales. It was once part of the medieval commote of Tir Iarll, before becoming a part of the parish of Llangynwyd. Cwmfelin is situated 1½ miles northeast of Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort.

Llangynwyd

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Llangynwyd is a village 2 miles to the south of Maesteg, in the county borough of Bridgend, Wales. There are two parts to Llangynwyd, the larger more recent village is simply known as Llangynwyd while the smaller much older part which contains St Cynwyds church is locally known as "Top Llan".

Maesteg

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Maesteg is a town and community in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Maesteg lies at the northernmost end of the Llynfi Valley, close to the border with Neath Port Talbot.

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