Box

Settlement in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Box

New development Llanelli It&#039;s always nice to see new developments with character.
This one is in Llanelli. — New development Llanelli Credit: Dara Jasumani

Box is a small village located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated on the western edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the village is known for its picturesque surroundings and charming countryside. It is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, offering stunning views of the natural landscape.

The village itself is relatively small, with a close-knit community of friendly locals. It has a quaint and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is characterized by its traditional Welsh architecture, with many old stone buildings and cottages dotting the streets.

Despite its small size, Box offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. There is a local pub that serves as a hub for social gatherings and a place to sample traditional Welsh cuisine. The nearby market town of Llandovery provides additional shopping and dining options, as well as essential services.

Box is also a gateway to the natural wonders of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding along the numerous trails that crisscross the area. The park is home to diverse wildlife and offers opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography.

Overall, Box, Carmarthenshire, is a charming village that provides a tranquil retreat in the heart of the Welsh countryside. Its stunning surroundings and close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful getaway.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.685687/-4.148472 or Grid Reference SN5100. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New development Llanelli

It's always nice to see new developments with character. This one is in Llanelli.

Dara Jasumani

Llanelli Station

Llanelli station on the "South Wales" line, one of the only lines to have survived the cull of the railways in the 1950s. This is the mainline to London (via Swansea) and is also part of the "Heart Of Wales" line to Shrewsbury, which also runs from Swansea.

Hywel Williams

Mormon Chapel, Llanelli

Llanelli has played an important part in the Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints' history in Wales being the second centre to open in the principality. The first chapel was built in the centre of the town in 1849 - the first Mormon chapel built in the United Kingdom. This modern more recent building replaces the original building.

Hywel Williams

Rolling Mill, Llanelli

Ronald John Saunders

Pen-Y-Fan, Llanelli

The area of Pen-Y-Fan used to be a large estate of council houses, however most of the houses are today owned by their occupiers.

Hywel Williams

Pointless kissing gate

There were three identical kissing kates is sequence along the main path here. today, they seem utterly pointless, but there was some evidence of some form of boundary there at one time. Years ago, I'm told that this area was known as Rocky Path - but these days the path is paved and a recognised cycle route.

Hywel Williams

Footbridge over the West Wales railway line

With a children's park and several public footpaths converging nearby, you get the impression they REALLY don't want people trespassing on the railway line around here.

Hywel Williams

Maes ar Ddafen sub station

Ronald John Saunders

New stadium, under construction

Currently being built, this is the construction site for the new rugby stadium in the Trostre area of Llanelli. Soon to be the new home for the Llanelli Scarlets.

Hywel Williams

Llanelli station 1979

Peter Whatley

Park near Bigyn School

Superb views over Llanelli. My mother was a pupil at the old Victorian Bigyn school in the late 40's early 50's and remembers the landscape below being very different. Everywhere you looked there were industrial chimney stacks to remind you of what an industrial town looked like. Times change.

Deborah Tilley

Level crossing, Llanelli

John Lord

Bikes at the station

Bicycle racks for Swansea commuters. The station is mostly unstaffed.

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Parc y Scarlets

This is the brand new stadium, Parc Y Scarlets, the new home for The Scarlets rugby team and Llanelli's Rugby Football Team. Taken only 4 days before the first match is to be played there against Cardiff RFC. Unlike most modern new stadiums, the management resisted corporate sponsorship in naming the stadium, electing to name the stadium after Llanelli RFC's nickname. The Scarlets and Llanelli Rugby Football Club are now 2 distinct teams, though they both bear the same historic root.

Hywel Williams

Down Prendergast Street

Running parallel with Bigyn Hill. Numbers 8 to 14 visible on the left. Stradey Woods visible in the far distance. The name Prendergast is Flemish in origin and is believed to come from the 'lost' Norman/Flemish village of Brontegeest. It came to Britain with a follower of Duke William after the conquest who was given lands near Haverfordwest.

Deborah Tilley

New development at Parc Trostre

M+S - one of many big names that have followed the national trend of vacating the town centres without a backward glance. Parc Trostre is the new Llanelli. Luckily the 'old' Llanelli seems to be holding strong, but has definitely acquired a slightly different feel since the exodus took hold.

Deborah Tilley

Level crossing and footbridge

Ruth Sharville

Old works access road

This road, now a dead end used to be the main access road to the nearby Corus (then British Steel) works. Road access is now provided from a nearby roundabout where the new road joins this one just south of the recent bypass road that interrupted the original route. A foot bridge under the bypass still provides pedestrian access to the factory via this route.

Hywel Williams

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Box is located at Grid Ref: SN5100 (Lat: 51.685687, Lng: -4.148472)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys