Bwlch

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NPRN91236
Map ReferenceSO12SW
Grid ReferenceSO1490022000
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityLlanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine
Type Of SiteVILLAGE
PeriodMultiperiod
Description
Bwlch is a settlement on the A40 London to Fishguard trunk road (nprn 419867) at a natural gap ('bwlch' in Welsh) in the topography through which the road passes. The more direct but steeper approach to the pass from the east, via Llygadwy Farm (nprn 407583) was superceded by a more gently inclined alignment which includes a right-angle bend and a hairpin bend; this route is still in use.
RCAHMW, 11 February 2014.