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Y Gaer

Near Brecon, Powys LD3 - Wales, UK

Y Gaer was an important Roman fort with a garrison of 500 cavalry recruited from Spain. It was built about AD75 during the conquest of Wales, and lies near a Roman crossroads. Sir Mortimer Wheeler excavated part of the site...

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Attractions near Y Gaer

A selection of attractions close to Y Gaer:

Hay Castle (10.9 Miles)

With its 13th Century tower and adjoining Jacobean mansion, this fortress dominates the thriving ‘book town’ of Hay on Wye. The castle was built in...

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Regimental Museum (11.1 Miles)

This collection celebrates the interesting history of the South Wales Borderers and the Monmouthshire Regiment. One of the most interesting exhibitions on display at...

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A-Frame Gallery (11.1 Miles)

Although a relatively new gallery, visitors will find plenty to interest them here. A lively exhibition programme of Welsh & British artists provides a showcase...

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Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery (11.2 Miles)

This museum and art gallery is one of the centres of the social and cultural life of the community. The collection offers a great...

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Brecon Theatre (11.3 Miles)

Theatr Brycheiniog / Brecon Theatre has a very picturesque setting at the start of The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Brecon town centre. Since its...

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Tretower Castle (15.2 Miles)

Tretower Castle is situated in the Usk valley threemiles outside Crickhowell. The remains include a motte and bailey castle with a later round tower and...

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Abbey Dore Court Garden (17.8 Miles)

A plantsman’s garden incorporating part of Abbey Dore Court and Huntsman’s Cottage gardens. We are situated 3 miles West of the A465 midway between Hereford...

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Arthur’s Stone (17.9 Miles)

Arthur’s Stone is a Neolithic burial chamber with a narrow entrance passageway. It is a multi-chambered tomb which probably dates to the period 3400-2400 BC....

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Brynmawr Museum (18 Miles)

The museum is one of the most popular cultural attractions in this part of the world, and really is the first place you should head...

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Dore Abbey, (18 Miles)

This extraordinary Cistercian Abbey, built in the Twelfth century is still a Parish Church today with a vibrant schedule of services, concerts, exhibitions and guided...

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Newton Coppice (18 Miles)

Newton Coppice consists of 15 hectares of semi-natural woodland and was once part of the Royal Forest of Haywood. The ancient forest was regarded as...

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The Cellar Gallery (18.2 Miles)

The Cellar Gallery is owned and run by artist Christine Hunt as a place to showcase her own work and that of other local craftsmen.The...

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Abergavenny Castle (20 Miles)

Abergavenny Castle was originally a timber building but was rebuilt during the 13th and 14th centuries in stone. Today visitors can wander freely around...

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Llanthony Priory (20 Miles)

Llanthony Priory, an extensive monastic ruin, stands in the Black Mountains, eleven miles from Abergavenny. This remarkable old Priory is only accessible by a single...

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