Cefnllys
Historic residence · Wales
Politicians, royals & nobility
History
Cefnllys is an abandoned ghost village, formerly a medieval castle town and borough, near Llandrindod Wells in Radnorshire, Wales. The settlement was founded during the 13th century by the Mortimer family in order to strengthen their hold on land in the vicinity of the Cefnllys Castle, with which the town was closely associated. The town was probably intended to become the primary settlement of the lordship and cantref of Maelienydd, but was unsuccessful and declined during the 14th century as a result of bubonic plague outbreaks, economic isolation and military insecurity. Despite this, Cefnllys retained its borough status until the 19th century.
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About John Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite
John Benn Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite, known as Sir John Walsh, Bt, between 1825 and 1868, was a British Tory and Conservative Party politician.
From the Wikipedia article “John Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visiting
This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.
