Blacknuck, Lower

Settlement in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Blacknuck, Lower

Road and Bridge crossing Afon Syfynwy Looking eastward from beside Rhyd Fawr Water Works.
Road and Bridge crossing Afon Syfynwy Credit: Peter Wood

Blacknuck is a small village located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated in the rural area of Lower Pembrokeshire, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and rolling hills. With a population of around 200 residents, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint and charming appearance, with traditional stone houses lining the streets. The architecture reflects the historical roots of the area, with some buildings dating back several centuries. Blacknuck is known for its well-preserved heritage, and many of the structures have been carefully maintained to retain their original character.

The village is surrounded by lush green fields and meadows, with a gentle river flowing through the outskirts. The natural beauty of the landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a popular attraction, offering stunning coastal vistas and diverse wildlife.

While Blacknuck is primarily a residential area, there are a few local amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a small convenience store, a post office, and a village hall that hosts various community events throughout the year. For additional services and amenities, residents can easily access the nearby town of Lower Pembrokeshire, which is just a short drive away.

In summary, Blacknuck is a peaceful and idyllic village in Lower Pembrokeshire, Wales. With its stunning natural surroundings and rich heritage, it offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life in a close-knit community.

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Blacknuck, Lower Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.908012/-4.8071848 or Grid Reference SN0727. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road and Bridge crossing Afon Syfynwy Looking eastward from beside Rhyd Fawr Water Works.
Road and Bridge crossing Afon Syfynwy
Looking eastward from beside Rhyd Fawr Water Works.
Capel Horeb and part of its burial ground at Trebengych Looking south-eastward.
Capel Horeb and part of its burial ground at Trebengych
Looking south-eastward.
Best Kept Village 1987 Plaque by the Church entrance commemorating best kept village awards 1987.
Best Kept Village 1987
Plaque by the Church entrance commemorating best kept village awards 1987.
Gunnera at New Moat This Gunnera plant has grown in this spot in the stream for very many years, spring growth showing the huge flower, the leaves will be well over six feet tall in the summer.
Gunnera at New Moat
This Gunnera plant has grown in this spot in the stream for very many years, spring growth showing the huge flower, the leaves will be well over six feet tall in the summer.
Sluice gate on race Road bridge behind, over stream (unnamed), with race flowing towards Llangolman, but the main river on the left flows into the Cleddau eventually.
Sluice gate on race
Road bridge behind, over stream (unnamed), with race flowing towards Llangolman, but the main river on the left flows into the Cleddau eventually.
Commemorative stone in bridge Bridge over unnamed stream, this "stone" is cement but gives the construction details and dated 1928, just about readable, even after a little brushing!
Commemorative stone in bridge
Bridge over unnamed stream, this "stone" is cement but gives the construction details and dated 1928, just about readable, even after a little brushing!
Gunnera at New Moat 2 End of the summer and these massive leaves are starting to die back, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2880840">SN0625 : Gunnera at New Moat</a> for the same plant in the spring starting to grow.
Gunnera at New Moat 2
End of the summer and these massive leaves are starting to die back, see SN0625 : Gunnera at New Moat for the same plant in the spring starting to grow.
Road past Upper Gate Plantation Country road past a cottage and Upper Gate Plantation near New Moat.
Road past Upper Gate Plantation
Country road past a cottage and Upper Gate Plantation near New Moat.
New Moat church New Moat church is dedicated to St Nicholas, here it is viewed from the south-west.
New Moat church
New Moat church is dedicated to St Nicholas, here it is viewed from the south-west.
New Moat church New Moat church is dedicated to St Nicholas; here it is viewed from the south.
New Moat church
New Moat church is dedicated to St Nicholas; here it is viewed from the south.
Upland grazing View across upland grazing to the west of Maenclochog, the Preseli Hills can be seen on the horizon.
Upland grazing
View across upland grazing to the west of Maenclochog, the Preseli Hills can be seen on the horizon.
Trailers and Penlan Farm Trailers and Penlan Farm near New Moat.
Trailers and Penlan Farm
Trailers and Penlan Farm near New Moat.
Route of the old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway The old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway dates from 1876 and closed to passengers in 1937 and freight in 1949.  Here the old trackbed is being used by a farm to the south of Maenclochog to stack silage bales.
Route of the old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway
The old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway dates from 1876 and closed to passengers in 1937 and freight in 1949. Here the old trackbed is being used by a farm to the south of Maenclochog to stack silage bales.
Course of the old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway The course of the old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway at Cil-moor, the line dates from 1876 and closed to passengers in 1937 and freight in 1949.
Course of the old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway
The course of the old North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway at Cil-moor, the line dates from 1876 and closed to passengers in 1937 and freight in 1949.
Maenclochog church Maenclochog church which stands to the north of a village green is dedicated to St Mary.
Maenclochog church
Maenclochog church which stands to the north of a village green is dedicated to St Mary.
Siop Y Sgwar Traditional village store in the village of Maenclochog.
Siop Y Sgwar
Traditional village store in the village of Maenclochog.
Seen better days... The former Castle Hotel at Maenclochog appears to have fallen into disuse many years ago; the red car also seems to have been there some time.
Seen better days...
The former Castle Hotel at Maenclochog appears to have fallen into disuse many years ago; the red car also seems to have been there some time.
Farmland near Maenclochog Farmland near Maenclochog which can be seen in the background.
Farmland near Maenclochog
Farmland near Maenclochog which can be seen in the background.
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Blacknuck, Lower is located at Grid Ref: SN0727 (Lat: 51.908012, Lng: -4.8071848)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Located within 500m of 51.908012,-4.8071848
Twmpath Cross
Junction: yes
Lat/Long: 51.9078689/-4.8061514
Twmpath
Source: Survey
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 51.9077345/-4.8059695
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Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.9079958/-4.8050406
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