Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
Built-up area in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.949, -2.884 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 39 28 |
| Population: | 1,007 |
| Dialling code: | 01981 (Wormbridge) |
The small village of Ewyas Harold in Herefordshire, England sits in the rolling countryside of the Golden Valley. It is notable for medieval earthworks from a motte‑and‑bailey castle and an old parish church with Norman features, a reminder of its role on the old Welsh Marches; today it is a quiet agricultural community with a handful of local businesses and modest heritage tourism from walkers and history enthusiasts.
A few miles to the east, Pontrilas lies beside the River Dore and close to the Welsh border, having grown in significance with 19th‑century transport links that helped local industry. It remains largely rural - farms, a village pub and some light commercial activity - while serving commuters and visitors exploring the surrounding valleys.
Postcode districts covering Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 21.8 miles35 km
- Cwmbrân 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Pontypool 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Ebbw Vale 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Ebbw Vale North 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Ebbw Vale South 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Risca 25 miles40.2 km
- Risca East 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Chepstow 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Blackwood 23.6 miles38 km
- Brynmawr 16.2 miles26.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ewyas Harold Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Pontrilas Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Rowlstone Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kentchurch Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dulas Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Kilpeck Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Abbey Dore Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Bacton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Llancillo Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Longtown Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Golden Valley South Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Crucorney Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
HR1 9UQ, HR2 0EQ, HR2 0DH, HR1 9RB, HR1 9LJ, HR2 0HY, HR2 0HQ, HR2 0EW, HR1 9LU … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 39.8 miles64 km
- Cardiff Airport 42.9 miles69.1 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 10.6 miles17 km
- Hereford Railway Station 10.8 miles17.3 km
Schools in Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
- Ewyas Harold Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8 miles12.8 km
- Harewood Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 10 miles16.1 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 10 miles16.1 km
- Rotherwas Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 14.9 miles24 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 15 miles24.1 km
- Old Park wood Forest 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 16.5 miles26.6 km