Caemorgan

Settlement in Cardiganshire

Wales

Caemorgan

Banc-y-Warren Parked in the village then walked up the main road to use track to the NW to access two gates to summit field with two horses.
Name: Banc y Warren
Hill number: 15488
Height:146m / 479ft
Parent (Ma/M): 2221  Rhos Ymryson
Section:31C: South-West Wales
County/UA: Cardiganshire [Ceredigion] (CoU)
Class: Tump (100-199m)
Grid ref:SN204475 (est)
Drop: 38m
Col:108m  SN206476
Banc-y-Warren Credit: Rude Health

Caemorgan is a charming village located in the county of Cardiganshire, Wales. Situated in the western part of the country, Caemorgan offers stunning views of the lush countryside and is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. The village is nestled near the coast, providing easy access to beautiful sandy beaches and the sparkling waters of Cardigan Bay.

With a population of approximately 500 residents, Caemorgan maintains a close-knit and friendly community atmosphere. The village is known for its traditional Welsh culture and heritage, with many residents speaking both Welsh and English fluently. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with farming playing a significant role in the village's identity.

Caemorgan boasts a rich history, evident in its historic buildings and landmarks. One notable feature is the Caemorgan Mansion, a grand Georgian house that dates back to the 18th century. The mansion has been lovingly restored and now operates as a luxury country hotel, attracting visitors from near and far.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Caemorgan offers a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby coastline is ideal for water sports such as surfing, sailing, and fishing. Nature lovers can explore the surrounding countryside, which is teeming with wildlife and offers opportunities for birdwatching and nature walks.

The village is well-connected to larger towns and cities in the area, with good transportation links and access to amenities such as schools, shops, and healthcare facilities. Caemorgan provides a peaceful and idyllic retreat for those seeking a tranquil setting amidst the natural beauty of Wales.

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Caemorgan Images

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Banc-y-Warren Parked in the village then walked up the main road to use track to the NW to access two gates to summit field with two horses.
Name: Banc y Warren
Hill number: 15488
Height:146m / 479ft
Parent (Ma/M): 2221  Rhos Ymryson
Section:31C: South-West Wales
County/UA: Cardiganshire [Ceredigion] (CoU)
Class: Tump (100-199m)
Grid ref:SN204475 (est)
Drop: 38m
Col:108m  SN206476
Banc-y-Warren
Parked in the village then walked up the main road to use track to the NW to access two gates to summit field with two horses. Name: Banc y Warren Hill number: 15488 Height:146m / 479ft Parent (Ma/M): 2221 Rhos Ymryson Section:31C: South-West Wales County/UA: Cardiganshire [Ceredigion] (CoU) Class: Tump (100-199m) Grid ref:SN204475 (est) Drop: 38m Col:108m SN206476
Horses on Banc-y-Warren The horses were happy grazing in the evening sun. Banc-y-Warren I believe is a huge sand hill, yet the sea is some distance away.
Horses on Banc-y-Warren
The horses were happy grazing in the evening sun. Banc-y-Warren I believe is a huge sand hill, yet the sea is some distance away.
Old Milestone by the A487, below Banc-y-Warren, Cardigan parish Cardigan low profile top by the A487, in parish of Cardigan (Ceredigion District), below Banc-y-Warren, Eastern end of the old road (now farm track), in bank, South side of road.

Inscription reads:-
TO
CARDIGAN
2 MILES

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: CRD_CAAY02
Old Milestone by the A487, below Banc-y-Warren, Cardigan parish
Cardigan low profile top by the A487, in parish of Cardigan (Ceredigion District), below Banc-y-Warren, Eastern end of the old road (now farm track), in bank, South side of road. Inscription reads:- TO CARDIGAN 2 MILES Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CRD_CAAY02
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD).
Height (1972): 43.1590m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1975. Description: JUNC RDS NW FACE SCHOOL HOUSE. 0.8m above ground.  2nd Order BM.

Context: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7437889">SN2045 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1972): 43.1590m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1975. Description: JUNC RDS NW FACE SCHOOL HOUSE. 0.8m above ground. 2nd Order BM. Context: SN2045 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD).
Height (1972): 43.1590m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1975. Description: JUNC RDS NW FACE SCHOOL HOUSE. 0.8m above ground.  2nd Order BM.

Close-up: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7437884">SN2045 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1972): 43.1590m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1975. Description: JUNC RDS NW FACE SCHOOL HOUSE. 0.8m above ground. 2nd Order BM. Close-up: SN2045 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Llangoedmor, School House
The track to Treforgan, Llangoedmor The end of the wall East of the track to Treforgan bore an Ordnance Survey benchmark:

The mark was used on the Brecknock to Cardigan line of the First Primary Levelling of England & Wales in 1856. It was levelled with a height of 143.181' above OD (Liverpool). Description: 120.  Mark on end of approach wall at junction of avenue, North side of road ; 2.61 ft. above surface. Page 572 of the abstract: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/abstract/ew1gl/1GLA_572.png" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/abstract/ew1gl/1GLA_572.png">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The track to Treforgan, Llangoedmor
The end of the wall East of the track to Treforgan bore an Ordnance Survey benchmark: The mark was used on the Brecknock to Cardigan line of the First Primary Levelling of England & Wales in 1856. It was levelled with a height of 143.181' above OD (Liverpool). Description: 120. Mark on end of approach wall at junction of avenue, North side of road ; 2.61 ft. above surface. Page 572 of the abstract: LinkExternal link
Site of culvert, East of crossroads There used to be a culvert at this location, which bore an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark:

Height: 61.0636m OD (Newlyn).  Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1974.  Description: NBM RIVET CUL E SIDE RD JUNC.  0.2m below ground.  3rd Order BM.  SN 2045 4584
Site of culvert, East of crossroads
There used to be a culvert at this location, which bore an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark: Height: 61.0636m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1974. Description: NBM RIVET CUL E SIDE RD JUNC. 0.2m below ground. 3rd Order BM. SN 2045 4584
A487 at Warren Farm
A487 at Warren Farm
Summit trig and old fencepost on Banc-y-Warren A certain amount of 'liberty' with gates and fields has to be taken to get here, but it's only a short climb to the hilltop.
Summit trig and old fencepost on Banc-y-Warren
A certain amount of 'liberty' with gates and fields has to be taken to get here, but it's only a short climb to the hilltop.
Trig point detail on Banc-y-Warren
Trig point detail on Banc-y-Warren
Warren Farm, with Banc-y-Warren beyond Situated right beside the A487, Warren Farm rather blocks the view of the hill of the same name.
Warren Farm, with Banc-y-Warren beyond
Situated right beside the A487, Warren Farm rather blocks the view of the hill of the same name.
Sand pit at Penparc Penparc area is mostly sand and huge "dunes" are there, this one is Cardigan Sand and Gravel Co. site. A long way from the coast.
Sand pit at Penparc
Penparc area is mostly sand and huge "dunes" are there, this one is Cardigan Sand and Gravel Co. site. A long way from the coast.
Banc-y-Warren Banc-y-Warren is situated on the A487 at Penparc. This rather strange conical hill had a defended enclosure built on it in the Iron Age. The battle of Crug Mawr was fought in the vicinity in 1136.
Banc-y-Warren
Banc-y-Warren is situated on the A487 at Penparc. This rather strange conical hill had a defended enclosure built on it in the Iron Age. The battle of Crug Mawr was fought in the vicinity in 1136.
Approaching road junction at Warren Farm
Approaching road junction at Warren Farm
Pen Parc on A487 At Feidr Tywod junction
Pen Parc on A487
At Feidr Tywod junction
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NW face of the Old School House. It marks a point 43.159m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the NW face of the Old School House. It marks a point 43.159m above mean sea level.
Banc-y-Warren Banc-y-Warren is situated on the A487 at Penparc. A battle took place here in 1144 between the Welsh and the Normans.
Banc-y-Warren
Banc-y-Warren is situated on the A487 at Penparc. A battle took place here in 1144 between the Welsh and the Normans.
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Caemorgan is located at Grid Ref: SN1947 (Lat: 52.091665, Lng: -4.6435063)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///shuttered.conjured.craftsmen. Near Cardigan, Ceredigion

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Located within 500m of 52.091665,-4.6435063
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 52.0893863/-4.6451754
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 52.0897148/-4.6451209
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 52.0897986/-4.6450251
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 52.0907072/-4.6493931
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.0903502/-4.6503307
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 52.0896301/-4.6446332
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 52.0897232/-4.644784
New Town
Name Cy: Tref Newydd
Name En: New Town
Note: See OS 1:25k historic map and postal addresses of terrace about 35m NW of this location as to why I moved this neighbourhood from close to the secondary school.
Place: neighbourhood
Lat/Long: 52.0885142/-4.6483321
Crossing
Check Date Crossing: 2022-08-05
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0896273/-4.6466659
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.0896241/-4.6466856
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.0896275/-4.6466403
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 12:00
Drive Through: no
Note: Located inside store, near entrance.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: SA43 7
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.0891927/-4.6465814
Atm
Brand: RBS
Brand Wikidata: Q160126
Cash In: no
Currency GBP: yes
Drive Through: no
Fee: yes
Language Cy: yes
Language En: yes
Network: Cashline
Official Name: Royal Bank of Scotland
Operator: RBS
Operator Wikidata: Q160126
Lat/Long: 52.089061/-4.6462047
Atm
Brand: RBS
Brand Wikidata: Q160126
Cash In: no
Currency GBP: yes
Drive Through: no
Fee: yes
Language Cy: yes
Language En: yes
Network: Cashline
Official Name: Royal Bank of Scotland
Operator: RBS
Operator Wikidata: Q160126
Lat/Long: 52.089043/-4.6461624
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0892601/-4.6467192
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0890721/-4.6490634
Bus Stop
North Park
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0908132/-4.649533
Post Box
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Lat/Long: 52.0907938/-4.6495235
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0908234/-4.6495645
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 52.0893572/-4.6479515
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Operator: CTIL/Telefonica/Vodafone
Tower Construction: freestanding
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.0900115/-4.645279
Bus Stop
Tesco
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 5230AWC51145
Naptan NaptanCode: cejamaj
Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0895434/-4.6470683
Bus Stop
Heol Gollen
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Lit: yes
Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Surface: asphalt
Lat/Long: 52.0911765/-4.6459391
Bus Stop
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Surface: asphalt
Lat/Long: 52.0892105/-4.6486452
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0891954/-4.6487043
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 52.0892211/-4.6486151
Bus Stop
Heol Derw
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.0912567/-4.6475786
Charging Station
Kent-Ewan
Access: yes
Authentication App: yes
Capacity: 2
Fee: no
Motorcar: yes
Network: Pod Point
Note: The two charging points are actually only about 1 m apart, but if accurately placed only one renders.
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: Tesco
Parking Fee: no
Ref: PG-83492
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 7 kW
Url: https://charge.pod-point.com/address/tesco-superstore-cardigan-q0lg/kent-ewan
Voltage: 240
Lat/Long: 52.0891496/-4.6459617
Charging Station
Faye-Omar
Access: yes
Authentication App: yes
Capacity: 2
Fee: no
Motorcar: yes
Network: Pod Point
Note: The two charging points are actually only about 1 m apart, but if accurately placed only one renders.
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: Tesco
Parking Fee: no
Ref: PG-70025
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 7 kW
Url: https://charge.pod-point.com/address/tesco-superstore-cardigan-q0lg/faye-omar
Voltage: 240
Lat/Long: 52.0891777/-4.6460203
Access: customers
Door: sliding
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0892124/-4.6465438
Bench
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 52.089107/-4.6463261
Bench
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 52.0890181/-4.6461483
Bench
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 52.0890067/-4.6461163
Cafe
Tesco Café
Brand: Tesco
Brand Wikidata: Q487494
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:30-16:00
Operator: Tesco
Outdoor Seating: no
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0890836/-4.6463567
Toilets
Access: customers
Changing Table: yes
Operator: Tesco
Toilets Disposal: flush
Unisex: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0890445/-4.646274
Direction: 235
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Direction: SSE
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Direction: SSE
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Direction: WSW
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Direction: WSW
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: 52.0904764/-4.6495289
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