Talgarth

Talgarth is an administrative parish in southern Powys between Hay-on-Wye and Brecon, sitting within rolling Welsh countryside near the Black Mountains. The settlement centers on its market hall and contains several period buildings including a fortified church tower.

The settlement served as the capital of the medieval Welsh Kingdom of Brycheiniog before declining as a regional power center. Its 14th-century parish church with a fortified tower preserves the military concerns of that era.

The market hall from 1877 remains a gathering place where locals trade goods at Friday markets and monthly livestock auctions. This weekly rhythm still shapes how the community comes together.

The town offers basic services including two banks, a post office, and regular community council meetings. Visitors will find a small, functioning settlement with essential facilities for daily needs.

About a mile from town stands Trefecca House, founded in 1752 by Howel Harris as a training college for Calvinistic Methodist ministers. This connection to an influential religious movement left a lasting mark on the wider region.

Location: Powys

GPS coordinates: 51.99300,-3.23200

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42