Montgomery

Community in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Montgomery

Towards the castle, from Ffridd Faldwyn, Trefaldwyn/Montgomery
Towards the castle, from Ffridd Faldwyn, Trefaldwyn/Montgomery Credit: Mike Parker

Montgomery is a small community located in the historic county of Montgomeryshire, Wales. Situated near the banks of the River Severn, it is nestled within the rolling hills of the Welsh Marches. With a population of around 1,300 residents, it is a tight-knit and close community.

The town is known for its rich history, dating back to the 13th century when it was founded by Roger de Montgomery. Its most famous landmark is the Montgomery Castle, a well-preserved fortress that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The castle played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh and English during the medieval period.

Montgomery is also home to numerous other historic buildings, including the Church of St. Nicholas, which dates back to the 13th century and features beautiful stained glass windows. The town's narrow streets are lined with charming black and white timber-framed buildings, adding to its picturesque allure.

Despite its small size, Montgomery offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. It has a primary school, several shops, pubs, and restaurants, providing a thriving local economy. The community also hosts events and festivals throughout the year, including the annual Montgomery Show, which celebrates local agriculture and crafts.

Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Montgomery is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Montgomeryshire Canal and the surrounding countryside offer opportunities for walking, cycling, and boating.

Overall, Montgomery is a vibrant and historic community that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents and visitors alike.

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Montgomery Images

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Towards the castle, from Ffridd Faldwyn, Trefaldwyn/Montgomery
Towards the castle, from Ffridd Faldwyn, Trefaldwyn/Montgomery
Across the fields towards Town Hill, Trefaldwyn/Montgomery From the footpath to Ffridd Faldwyn hill fort. The monument is the Montgomeryshire county war memorial.
Across the fields towards Town Hill, Trefaldwyn/Montgomery
From the footpath to Ffridd Faldwyn hill fort. The monument is the Montgomeryshire county war memorial.
Beech trees on Ffridd Faldwyn There are many massive beeches on the old hillfort.
Beech trees on Ffridd Faldwyn
There are many massive beeches on the old hillfort.
Hen Domen and the Severn valley View from Ffridd Faldwyn, the Iron Age precursor of Montgomery, towards its Norman successor, the site of the original castle, the wooded mound now known as Hen Domen.
Hen Domen and the Severn valley
View from Ffridd Faldwyn, the Iron Age precursor of Montgomery, towards its Norman successor, the site of the original castle, the wooded mound now known as Hen Domen.
Path to Montgomery Castle This path leads from the car park to the castle.
Path to Montgomery Castle
This path leads from the car park to the castle.
Path to Montgomery Castle This path leads from the car park to the castle.
Path to Montgomery Castle
This path leads from the car park to the castle.
St Nicholas Parish Church viewed from Montgomery Castle The Grade I listed church was founded in the 1220s, with a 19th-century tower.
St Nicholas Parish Church viewed from Montgomery Castle
The Grade I listed church was founded in the 1220s, with a 19th-century tower.
Montgomery Castle from the south The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen.
 The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649.
 The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
Montgomery Castle from the south
The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen. The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649. The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
Bridge at Montgomery Castle This footbridge crosses an external ditch leading from the lower ward to the middle ward.
Bridge at Montgomery Castle
This footbridge crosses an external ditch leading from the lower ward to the middle ward.
Ruined walls in the middle ward of Montgomery Castle The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen.
 The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649.
 The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
Ruined walls in the middle ward of Montgomery Castle
The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen. The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649. The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
Footbridge across the inner ditch at Montgomery Castle The bridge links the middle ward of the castle with the inner gate.
Footbridge across the inner ditch at Montgomery Castle
The bridge links the middle ward of the castle with the inner gate.
View across the Vale of Montgomery Viewed from the middle ward of Montgomery Castle.
View across the Vale of Montgomery
Viewed from the middle ward of Montgomery Castle.
Footbridge across the inner ditch at Montgomery Castle The bridge links the middle ward of the castle with the inner gate.
Footbridge across the inner ditch at Montgomery Castle
The bridge links the middle ward of the castle with the inner gate.
The inner gate at Montgomery Castle The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen.
 The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649.
 The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
The inner gate at Montgomery Castle
The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen. The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649. The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
The brewery at Montgomery Castle The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen.
 The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649.
 The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
The brewery at Montgomery Castle
The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen. The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649. The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
The kitchen at Montgomery Castle The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen.
 The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649.
 The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
The kitchen at Montgomery Castle
The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen. The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649. The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
View north from Montgomery Castle The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen.
 The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649.
 The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
View north from Montgomery Castle
The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen. The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649. The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
Montgomery viewed from the castle walls The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen.
 The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649.
 The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
Montgomery viewed from the castle walls
The building of Montgomery Castle commenced in around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), the stone castle replaced a nearby wooden fort known as Hen Domen. The castle survived attacks by Llywelyn in 1228 and 1231 and Llywelyn’s son Dafydd in 1245. During the English Civil War it fell to the Parliamentarians and was demolished in 1649. The site is owned by Cadw and is free to visit.
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Montgomery is located at Grid Ref: SO2296 (Lat: 52.560196, Lng: -3.150776)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Trefaldwyn

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Located within 500m of 52.560196,-3.150776
Montgomery
Is In: Powys, Wales, UK
Name Cy: Trefaldwyn
Place: town
Wikidata: Q1311946
Lat/Long: 52.562033/-3.1474836
Pub
The Crown Inn
Brewery: guinness;Reverend James;Butty Bach;Three Tuns xxx
Internet Access: wlan
Lat/Long: 52.559723/-3.1475582
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5615154/-3.1505081
Cafe
Ivy House Cafe
Addr City: Montgomery
Addr Housename: Ivy House
Addr Postcode: SY15 6PU
Addr Street: Church Bank
Lat/Long: 52.5603453/-3.1474635
Toilets
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 52.560326/-3.1489061
Recycling
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Cardboard: yes
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Green Waste: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Plastic: yes
Recycling Textiles: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5589167/-3.1447279
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.5612457/-3.1437053
Cloverlands Model Car Collection
Tourism: museum
Website: https://fbhvc.co.uk/museums/cloverlands-model-car-museum
Wikidata: Q113370296
Lat/Long: 52.5607246/-3.1484469
Post Office
Montgomery Post Office
Addr City: Montgomery
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Ivy House
Addr Postcode: SY15 6PU
Addr Street: Church Bank
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2022-05-27
Check Date Opening Hours: 2022-05-27
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/5886414/montgomery
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Operator: Ivy House Cafe
Ref Pol Id: 144198
Wikidata: Q29486853
Lat/Long: 52.5603482/-3.1473825
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.5625285/-3.1477967
Restaurant
The Checkers
Addr City: Montgomery
Addr Postcode: SY15 6PN
Addr Street: Broad Street
Cuisine: french
Website: https://www.checkerswales.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.5604523/-3.1479418
Fast Food
Montgomery Fish Bar
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 52.5604518/-3.1480566
Cafe
Castle Kitchen
Addr City: Montgomery
Addr Housenumber: 8
Addr Postcode: SY15 6PH
Addr Street: Broad Street
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CastleKitchenMontgomery/
Lat/Long: 52.5602117/-3.1480347
Board Type: history
Description: 1644 Battle of Montgomery
Information: board
Operator: CADW
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5644286/-3.1500187
Montgomery Conduit
Access: yes
Description: Historical water point Grade II listed No longer in use
Drinking Water: no
Man Made: water_tap
Lat/Long: 52.5602665/-3.1495189
Direction: 175
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: 52.5592823/-3.1497154
Direction: 105
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.5607677/-3.1439781
Montgomery Town War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 52.5629235/-3.1476253
Robber's Grave
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 52.5614818/-3.1467901
Direction: 190
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 20
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: ground
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.561473/-3.1483702
Telephone
Booth: K6
Colour: blue
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5623471/-3.1478959
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.5627446/-3.1476924
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5623449/-3.1478664
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.5623469/-3.1478462
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5623449/-3.1478228
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5624802/-3.1478033
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.5631122/-3.1472661
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.5628198/-3.1475067
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