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Talgarth, Brecknockshire

Talgarth is a small market town in Brecknockshire. Notable buildingS include its 14th-century parish church and 13th century pele tower. According to traditional accounts, Talgarth was the capital of the early mediæval Welsh Kingdom of Brycheiniog. The town is within the council area of Powys.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Brecknockshire
Lat, Long: 51.995527,-3.232914
Grid Reference: SO 1544 3372
Community (Civil Parish): Talgarth C
Council Area: Powys CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 43717
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Talgarth,_Brecknockshire_43717

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