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Talgarth Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Talgarth

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Talgarth history

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Roman period

A Roman fort near Cwmdu (Pen-y-Gaer) is also of significance to Talgarth. There was a Roman route from Abergavenny via Pen-y Gaer up the Rhiangoll valley. Some experts say to Castell Collen near Llandrindod.

The Dark Ages

Talgarth was the royal residence of Brychan King of Brycheiniog in the 5th century AD. With three wives, 24 daughters and 22 sons the family was an important force in Wales at that time. Responsible for the spread of Christianity throughout Brecknock.

The Normans

The town of Talgarth was seized by the Norman Bernard of Neufmarché, who issued an undated charter concerning the district. The town became part of Bernard’s Lordship of Brecknock (a Marcher Lordship – an almost sovereign state) However, in the reign of King John, the east of the Lordship was detached in punishment, forming a new Marcher lordship of Blaenllynfi, ruled by someone else. The Lordship eventually found its way back to the descendants of the last Welsh princes.

The Welsh Jacobites

Talgarth was a Jacobite hotspot during the Jacobite revival of 1745. The Welsh feared persecution after David Morgan was hung, drawn and quartered for treason. The failure of the Welsh Jacobites to join the House of Stuart Prince in Derby was one of the main failures of the uprising.

The Methodist revival

Talgarth saw the birth of the Welsh Methodist revival when Howel Harris converted in 1735. The revival would sweep across Wales leading to the development of one of the most influential Welsh denominations, the Calvinistic Methodists.

You can visit Talgarth places with Walkfo Talgarth to hear history at Talgarth’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Talgarth has 10 places to visit in our interactive Talgarth map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Talgarth, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Talgarth places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Talgarth & the surrounding areas.

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10 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Talgarth tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Talgarth

  

Best Talgarth places to visit

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Talgarth has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Talgarth’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Talgarth’s information audio spots:

Bronllys Castle Bronllys Castle is a motte and bailey fortress in Powys, Wales. It was founded in or after 1100 by Richard Fitz Pons, the owner of the nearby Herefordshire barony of Clifford.

Talgarth Talgarth is a market town, community and electoral ward in southern Powys, Mid Wales. It is located about 12 miles (19 km) north of Crickhowell. In 2011, it had a population of 1,724. It was the capital of the early medieval Welsh Kingdom of Brycheiniog.

Mid Wales Hospital The Mid Wales Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Canolbarth Cymru) was a psychiatric hospital in Talgarth, Wales.

Bronllys Hospital Bronllys Hospital is a heath facility in Wales. It is managed by Powys Teaching Health Board. The Basil Webb Hall and the Chapel are Grade II listed buildings.

St Ellyw’s Church, Llanelieu St Ellyw’s Church, is a redundant church in the village of Llanelieu, Powys, Wales. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building and is under the care of Friends of Friendless Churches.

Talgarth railway station Talgarth railway station is a former railway station on the Mid-Wales Railway. It opened in 1864 and closed in 1962.

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