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Castell y Dryslwyn

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Castell y Dryslwyn

Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle
Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle Credit: John Lord

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.8632/-4.1007 or Grid Reference SN5520. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle
Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle
Pont y Dryslwyn Road bridge over the River Towy.
Pont y Dryslwyn
Road bridge over the River Towy.
Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle
Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle
Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle
Ruins of Dryslwyn Castle
The meandering River Towy
The meandering River Towy
Machlud Haul Dryslwyn Sunset Machlud haul o Bont Dryslwyn ym mis Chwefror February sunset from Dryslwyn Bridge
Machlud Haul Dryslwyn Sunset
Machlud haul o Bont Dryslwyn ym mis Chwefror February sunset from Dryslwyn Bridge
A40 approaching a lane junction
A40 approaching a lane junction
A40 approaching Drysylwyn crossroads
A40 approaching Drysylwyn crossroads
Remains of Dryslwyn castle
Remains of Dryslwyn castle
Remains of Dryslwyn castle
Remains of Dryslwyn castle
Dryslwyn Castle The main remaining wall Dryslwyn Castle as seen from the road by the picnic area.
Dryslwyn Castle
The main remaining wall Dryslwyn Castle as seen from the road by the picnic area.
Picnic area at Dryslwyn On the opposite side of the main road (B4297) from the castle ruins is this pleasant area that is for parking and picnics and has exhibits suitable for children along with information plaques about the castle and its history.
Picnic area at Dryslwyn
On the opposite side of the main road (B4297) from the castle ruins is this pleasant area that is for parking and picnics and has exhibits suitable for children along with information plaques about the castle and its history.
Cadw sign for Dryslwyn Castle Cadw is Welsh Historic Monuments for (Secretary of State for Wales) now the National Assembly of Wales.
Cadw sign for Dryslwyn Castle
Cadw is Welsh Historic Monuments for (Secretary of State for Wales) now the National Assembly of Wales.
Warning sign for the Monument This sign says nothing about the steep climb up to view Dryslwyn Castle remains!
Warning sign for the Monument
This sign says nothing about the steep climb up to view Dryslwyn Castle remains!
Pair of motor cycles and riders The sun was shinning and visitors were driving about, the two meticulous motor cycles with riders were enjoying the weather, I wonder if they had climbed up to see the ruin? or just stopped to chat and sit on the bench.
Pair of motor cycles and riders
The sun was shinning and visitors were driving about, the two meticulous motor cycles with riders were enjoying the weather, I wonder if they had climbed up to see the ruin? or just stopped to chat and sit on the bench.
Swans on the Afon Tywi Below Dryslwyn Castle on the Afon Tywi were these swans, photo taken from the road bridge on the B4297.
Swans on the Afon Tywi
Below Dryslwyn Castle on the Afon Tywi were these swans, photo taken from the road bridge on the B4297.
Dryslwyn Castle Prominent position for the castle, wonder what the surrounding area was like when the castle was complete? see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3815775">SN5520 : Information sign about Dryslwyn Castle</a> for artists impression, The road bridge over the Afon Tywi has plenty of traffic, when I walked across the bridge the traffic was making the bridge structure rattle and move quite a bit!
Dryslwyn Castle
Prominent position for the castle, wonder what the surrounding area was like when the castle was complete? see SN5520 : Information sign about Dryslwyn Castle for artists impression, The road bridge over the Afon Tywi has plenty of traffic, when I walked across the bridge the traffic was making the bridge structure rattle and move quite a bit!
Date stone in bridge C.C.C. stands for Carmarthenshire County Council.
Date stone in bridge
C.C.C. stands for Carmarthenshire County Council.
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Castell y Dryslwyn is located at Grid Ref: SN5520 (Lat: 51.8632, Lng: -4.1007)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Dryslwyn Castle

What 3 Words

///blueberry.dandelions.quitter. Near Llangathen, Carmarthenshire

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Located within 500m of 51.8632,-4.1007
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.8619379/-4.1026714
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Dryslwyn
Abandoned Railway: station
Railway: site
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 51.8588332/-4.1009894
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Dryslwyn
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.8646398/-4.1025421
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Old Ref: SA32 143
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: SA32 143D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.8643062/-4.1020869
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Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 24
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.8591495/-4.1010285
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Dryslwyn Castle
Historic: ruins
Name Cy: Castell Dryslwyn
Operator: CADW
Website: http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=69
Wikidata: Q3401324
Lat/Long: 51.8623203/-4.1014762
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