Aberbechan

Settlement in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Aberbechan

Montgomery Canal - Newhouse Lock — Montgomery Canal - Newhouse Lock Credit: Colin Park

Aberbechan is a small village located in the historic county of Montgomeryshire, Wales. Situated on the banks of the River Severn, it lies approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Newtown. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere.

Aberbechan has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It was once an important crossing point over the River Severn, serving as a vital transportation route. Today, the village is known for its charming stone cottages and traditional architecture, which give it a timeless appeal.

The community in Aberbechan is close-knit and friendly, with a population of around 300 residents. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children. There is also a village hall that serves as a hub for various community activities and events.

Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the stunning surroundings of Aberbechan, with many walking trails and cycle routes to explore. The nearby Severn Way offers a scenic path along the river, ideal for those seeking outdoor adventures.

Although Aberbechan is a small village, it benefits from its proximity to Newtown, which provides a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected by road, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Overall, Aberbechan offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, while still providing convenient access to nearby amenities.

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Aberbechan Images

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Montgomery Canal - Newhouse Lock

Montgomery Canal - Newhouse Lock

Montgomery Canal - Byles Lock

Montgomery Canal - Byles Lock

Track near Dolforwyn Castle A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.

Track near Dolforwyn Castle

A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.

View across the River Severn valley

View across the River Severn valley

Sheep near Dolforwyn Castle

Sheep near Dolforwyn Castle

Path leading to Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Path leading to Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Information board at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Information board at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Former storeroom at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Former storeroom at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

View southeast from Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

View southeast from Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Ruined round tower at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Ruined round tower at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Well at Dolforwyn Castle Lord Mortimer had this well built in about 1277, it was dug through 6.5 metres (21 feet) of solid rock.

Well at Dolforwyn Castle

Lord Mortimer had this well built in about 1277, it was dug through 6.5 metres (21 feet) of solid rock.

Modern stairs at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Modern stairs at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

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Aberbechan is located at Grid Ref: SO1493 (Lat: 52.532123, Lng: -3.264843)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Aberbechan

Name Cy: Aberbechan

Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 52.5323247/-3.2656547

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Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 16

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

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