Bettws

Community in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Bettws

Bechan Brook, looking down stream, Bettws Cedewain Taken from the road bridge shortly after noon on Christmas Day.
Things have changed since I first took a similar shot, shortly after the flood of July 2007 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/504818" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/504818">Link</a>. It's not all down to summer foliage.
Bechan Brook, looking down stream, Bettws Cedewain Credit: Penny Mayes

Bettws is a small but significant community located in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. Situated in the heart of the picturesque Welsh countryside, it is surrounded by stunning landscapes and rolling hills. The community covers an area of approximately 10 square miles and is home to a population of around 500 residents.

Bettws boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. It is believed that the area was settled during the Bronze Age, as evidenced by the presence of burial mounds and ancient monuments. The community's name itself is derived from the Welsh words "bedd" and "gwy" meaning "grave" and "water" respectively.

Despite its small size, Bettws offers a range of amenities and services for its residents. These include a primary school, community hall, and a local shop. The community also has a close-knit and vibrant community spirit, with various events and gatherings organized throughout the year.

The surrounding natural beauty of Bettws makes it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The community is blessed with an abundance of walking and cycling trails that allow residents and visitors to explore the stunning countryside. Additionally, the nearby River Severn offers opportunities for fishing and boating.

Overall, Bettws is a charming and close community nestled within the idyllic Montgomeryshire countryside. It offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents, while also providing access to necessary amenities and a strong sense of community.

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Bettws Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.560374/-3.295441 or Grid Reference SO1296. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bechan Brook, looking down stream, Bettws Cedewain Taken from the road bridge shortly after noon on Christmas Day.
Things have changed since I first took a similar shot, shortly after the flood of July 2007 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/504818" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/504818">Link</a>. It's not all down to summer foliage.
Bechan Brook, looking down stream, Bettws Cedewain
Taken from the road bridge shortly after noon on Christmas Day. Things have changed since I first took a similar shot, shortly after the flood of July 2007 Link. It's not all down to summer foliage.
Bechan Brook, looking up stream, Bettws Cedewain Taken from the road bridge shortly after noon on Christmas Day.
You can see, on the right, the water has been higher recently, from the rain we've had since the frost (and snow on the uplands) last week.
Bechan Brook, looking up stream, Bettws Cedewain
Taken from the road bridge shortly after noon on Christmas Day. You can see, on the right, the water has been higher recently, from the rain we've had since the frost (and snow on the uplands) last week.
Animal shelters near Highgate I'm not sure what sort of livestock they are for - pigs, game birds or something else?
Animal shelters near Highgate
I'm not sure what sort of livestock they are for - pigs, game birds or something else?
St Beuno's, Bettws Cedewain
St Beuno's, Bettws Cedewain
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bettws Flood 2007
Bull and Heifer, Bettws Cedewain This appears to be a recently established business.  On Google Maps it appears to be a private house with high hedges concealing most of this approach to the building.
Bull and Heifer, Bettws Cedewain
This appears to be a recently established business. On Google Maps it appears to be a private house with high hedges concealing most of this approach to the building.
Church of St Beuno, Bettws Cedewain View of the church from the church gate.  It has a distinctive wooden top to the tower.
Church of St Beuno, Bettws Cedewain
View of the church from the church gate. It has a distinctive wooden top to the tower.
White painted houses in Bettws
White painted houses in Bettws
The road into Bettws from Berriew
The road into Bettws from Berriew
The road down to Bettws
The road down to Bettws
B4389 at track to Aberchain Wood
B4389 at track to Aberchain Wood
Road junction at Pont-y-perchyll
Road junction at Pont-y-perchyll
Bettws Cedewain Community Hall
Bettws Cedewain Community Hall
Entrance to Henfaes On road leaving Bettws Cedewain
Entrance to Henfaes
On road leaving Bettws Cedewain
Show me another place!

Bettws is located at Grid Ref: SO1296 (Lat: 52.560374, Lng: -3.295441)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Betws

What 3 Words

///birds.belonged.dunk. Near Newtown, Powys

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.560374,-3.295441
Bettws Cedwain
Is In: Powys
Name Cy: Betws Cedwain
Place: hamlet
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 52.562493/-3.2962149
Direction: 235
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.5609952/-3.2962485
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.5600079/-3.2975326
Direction: 190
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.5606813/-3.3002731
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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