Castle Caereinion

Settlement in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Castle Caereinion

Lower Sylfaen Farm from A458 — Lower Sylfaen Farm from A458 Credit: John Firth

Castle Caereinion is a small village located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is known for its picturesque surroundings and rich history. The village is home to a historic church, St. Garmon's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture.

The village also boasts a charming railway station, which is a stop on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, a popular tourist attraction that offers scenic rides through the countryside. Castle Caereinion is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The village is named after a motte and bailey castle that once stood in the area, although little remains of the castle today. Despite its small size, Castle Caereinion has a strong sense of community and hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market.

Overall, Castle Caereinion is a quaint and historic village that offers visitors a glimpse into the past and a peaceful retreat in the beautiful Welsh countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.641057/-3.237154 or Grid Reference SJ1605. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower Sylfaen Farm from A458

Lower Sylfaen Farm from A458

Layby on A458 at Sylfaen Halt station The railway is to the left of the fence. It is the Welshpool and llanfair Light Railway

Layby on A458 at Sylfaen Halt station

The railway is to the left of the fence. It is the Welshpool and llanfair Light Railway

B4385 junction from A458

B4385 junction from A458

Farmland below Hengwm The nearest trees are 130 metres above sea level, the ones at the top of the woodland at 240 metres.

Farmland below Hengwm

The nearest trees are 130 metres above sea level, the ones at the top of the woodland at 240 metres.

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Hazard warning at the junction of the A489 and B3385 In the distance, my eye was caught by a red and white roadside barrier near Dolarddyn Castle road bridge.

Hazard warning at the junction of the A489 and B3385

In the distance, my eye was caught by a red and white roadside barrier near Dolarddyn Castle road bridge.

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Dolarddyn, near Castle Caereinion Looking north-east to the farm, from the railway line.

Dolarddyn, near Castle Caereinion

Looking north-east to the farm, from the railway line.

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Sheep and cattle pasture, east of Dolarddyn Seen from the railway line.

Sheep and cattle pasture, east of Dolarddyn

Seen from the railway line.

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Groove made by a tiny stream, near Pen y Bryn Between the railway line and the B4385.

Groove made by a tiny stream, near Pen y Bryn

Between the railway line and the B4385.

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Sheep pasture at Lower Sylfaen Between the railway line and Sylfaen Brook. About 175 metres above sea level.

Sheep pasture at Lower Sylfaen

Between the railway line and Sylfaen Brook. About 175 metres above sea level.

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Sheep pasture below Goetre Wood, Lower Sylfaen In the valley of Sylfaen Brook.

Sheep pasture below Goetre Wood, Lower Sylfaen

In the valley of Sylfaen Brook.

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Goetre Wood, above Sylfaen Brook Conifers to the east, deciduous to the west.

Goetre Wood, above Sylfaen Brook

Conifers to the east, deciduous to the west.

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Sylfaen Brook, below Goetre Wood The stream is about 165 metres above sea level at this point.

Sylfaen Brook, below Goetre Wood

The stream is about 165 metres above sea level at this point.

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Unmown meadow, below Goetre Wood Looking south-east from the railway line.

Unmown meadow, below Goetre Wood

Looking south-east from the railway line.

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Unmown meadow, west of Little Cwm Looking south from the railway line.

Unmown meadow, west of Little Cwm

Looking south from the railway line.

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Coppice Lane Heading south from the railway line, towards Castle Caereinion.

Coppice Lane

Heading south from the railway line, towards Castle Caereinion.

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Mown meadow, west of Coppice Lane In the foreground, the track to the sewage works. In the distance, the village of Castle Caereinion.

Mown meadow, west of Coppice Lane

In the foreground, the track to the sewage works. In the distance, the village of Castle Caereinion.

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Farmland near Castle Caereinion Between the sewage works and the station. The village is in the distance.

Farmland near Castle Caereinion

Between the sewage works and the station. The village is in the distance.

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Farm buildings at Upper Dolarddyn West of the railway line, on the road to Llanfair Caereinion. The nearest one, I think, is a cattle shed.

Farm buildings at Upper Dolarddyn

West of the railway line, on the road to Llanfair Caereinion. The nearest one, I think, is a cattle shed.

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Castle Caereinion is located at Grid Ref: SJ1605 (Lat: 52.641057, Lng: -3.237154)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Castell Caereinion

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Located within 500m of 52.641057,-3.237154

Castle Caereinion

Is In: Powys

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Castle Caereinion

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