Gefrin is a small village located in the county of Powys, Wales, United Kingdom. It is situated in the valley of the River Ithon, approximately 4 miles northwest of Builth Wells. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere. Gefrin is home to a few old cottages, farms, and a historic church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century. The village is close to the Brecon Beacons National Park, making it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, cycling, and exploring the beautiful Welsh countryside.
There is not a lot to see. Parking is at the side of the road, I have passed several times since, and there are always spaces. Unfortunately, it is in front of the stone information display, which is really well designed. But once through the carved gates, there is little to see apart from the great views of the general landscape. On a nice day, it would be good to walk and explore, but there is nothing of impact here.
First note that there is no visitor centre here. A scene from Lord of the Rings it is not even though it should be. The far reaches of the north has not the money for such grandeur. At the side of the road there is a stone structure with some rather nice wood carvings slowly weathering away. What you will find is a lovely peaceful (on a weekday) flattened bowl in the landscape surrounded by rolling hills. There is a rather nice walk to the monument which provides a lovely view. It does not take much imagination to understand why this site was the most important place in Anglo Saxon times. A time when you must turn a map upside down to understand how the links with northern europe were centred here not in the south. Do not stop going north if you enjoy rolling hills and secret valleys as the Cheviot block is there to the west. Edited March 2023. Please note the opening of the distillery and museum in Wooler linked to this site. Learn and have a dram at the same time.
The surroundings are amazing, however there isn't much information about where exactly all the ruins are etc, the story of this place is amazing so it would be nice to expose it a bit more
3 stars as there is not a lot to see but this is an important site and does have interpretation boards. If you're going, make a visit to Yeavering Bell, across the road.
Memorial to the Anglo-Saxon Royal Palace excavated by Hope-Taylor. Easy parking in lay-by. Saxon inspired carvings on the gates to the field. Some information boards. Beautiful countryside but not really much to see.
Beautiful site nestled in a valley. Nothing to see above ground except for information boards. No facilities. Area is steeped in history, not just Anglo Saxon. Easy to see why this place has been historically important.
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There is not a lot to see. Parking is at the side of the road, I have passed several times since, and there are always spaces. Unfortunately, it is in front of the stone information display, which is really well designed. But once through the carved gates, there is little to see apart from the great views of the general landscape. On a nice day, it would be good to walk and explore, but there is nothing of impact here.
First note that there is no visitor centre here. A scene from Lord of the Rings it is not even though it should be. The far reaches of the north has not the money for such grandeur. At the side of the road there is a stone structure with some rather nice wood carvings slowly weathering away. What you will find is a lovely peaceful (on a weekday) flattened bowl in the landscape surrounded by rolling hills. There is a rather nice walk to the monument which provides a lovely view. It does not take much imagination to understand why this site was the most important place in Anglo Saxon times. A time when you must turn a map upside down to understand how the links with northern europe were centred here not in the south. Do not stop going north if you enjoy rolling hills and secret valleys as the Cheviot block is there to the west. Edited March 2023. Please note the opening of the distillery and museum in Wooler linked to this site. Learn and have a dram at the same time.
The surroundings are amazing, however there isn't much information about where exactly all the ruins are etc, the story of this place is amazing so it would be nice to expose it a bit more
3 stars as there is not a lot to see but this is an important site and does have interpretation boards. If you're going, make a visit to Yeavering Bell, across the road.
Memorial to the Anglo-Saxon Royal Palace excavated by Hope-Taylor. Easy parking in lay-by. Saxon inspired carvings on the gates to the field. Some information boards. Beautiful countryside but not really much to see.
Beautiful site nestled in a valley. Nothing to see above ground except for information boards. No facilities. Area is steeped in history, not just Anglo Saxon. Easy to see why this place has been historically important.
