Llanyblodwel is a village on the Welsh border. Its history spans a place of worship, lime kilns and a stone river bridge, through to former railway connections. These themes give you different points of reference as you consider whether the area’s architecture and history suit your stay. If you’re looking for hotels in Llanyblodwel, you can think of the village not just as a name on the map, but also in terms of your own interests.
Lime Kilns with Different Designs
At NGR SJ 2631 2385 are disused lime kilns dating from the early 19th century. The group comprises eight kilns with segmental-arched openings; at the rear are yellow-brick kilns. It is a well-preserved example of its kind. A second group at NGR SJ 2668 2388 consists of four disused lime kilns, probably dating from the early 19th century. These, too, are considered a well-preserved example of their kind.
The architectural details distinguish the two groups: the first is notable above all for the yellow-brick kilns at the rear; in the second, a tunnel with a segmental arch connects three of the four kilns. Anyone interested in industrial history will find more here than a date: the number of kilns, openings and tunnel reveal different architectural layouts. The date is not equally certain for both groups—the kilns at NGR SJ 2668 2388 are probably from the early 19th century.
St Michael and the Bridge over the River Tanat
St Michael stands above the River Tanat and has been a place of worship for more than a thousand years. Religious history and the riverside setting are therefore clearly identified aspects of the village. Llanyblodwel Bridge offers a different view of the local past: the stone river bridge was built in 1710, replacing an earlier bridge built around 1684.
The bridge has three arches. The central arch spans 40 feet, and the two side arches each span 19 feet. Llanyblodwel Bridge is a Scheduled Monument. A public footpath runs beside the bridge along the river’s north bank.
Railway History and Historic Buildings
The former railway also shaped the village’s history. The section of the Tanat Valley Branch Railway running through Llanyblodwel opened in 1904 and closed in 1964. The old Potts railway station near Llanyblodwell reopened as Blodwell Junction. The Nant Mawr branch reached Llanyblodwel after crossing the River Tanat over two wooden viaducts. Together, these details show different aspects of railway transport: its dates, the name of a reopened station and the former river crossing.
The Old School is a Grade II listed building. The gate piers, gates and wall enclosing The Old School and Llanyblodwel Post Office date from around 1850. Blodwel Hall adds a different architectural history: the farmhouse was remodelled in the early 19th century from a house dated 1707. Here, both a precisely dated earlier building and a later alteration take centre stage.
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