Welshpool
Welshpool is a Town in the county of Powys.
Welshpool postcode: SY21 7SE
There are great places to visit near Welshpool including some great waterfalls, mountains, caves and ancient sites.
Don't miss Sgwd Yr Eira, Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn, Sgwd Y Pannwr, and Dan Yr Ogof Waterfalls's waterfalls if visiting the area around Welshpool.
The area around Welshpool boasts some of the best mountains including Corn Du, and Pen y Fan.
Places near Welshpool feature a number of interesting caves including Dan Yr Ogof.
Don't miss Maen Llia Standing Stone's ancient sites if visiting the area around Welshpool.
Welshpool History
There are some historic monuments around Welshpool:
Places to see near Welshpool
History of Welshpool
The Long Mountain, which plays as a backdrop to most of Welshpool, once served as the ultimate grounds for defence for fortresses in the times when the town was just a swampy marsh. Welshpool served briefly as the capital of Powys Wenwynwyn or South Powys after its prince was forced to flee the traditional Welsh royal site at Mathrafal in 1212. After 1284 Powys Wenwynwyn ceased to exist.
