Powys Archives, Unit 29, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF

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Brief description

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-powys-archives

"Located in Llandrindod Wells, Powys Archives serves as the official repository for the records of the county of Powys (Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire, and Breconshire). The collections date from the 14th century and can be used for all types of research, including tracing your family history, discovering the history of your house, and finding out more about the history of your village or community.

Take a tour behind the closed doors into the archive store where around 100,000 individual items relating to Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire and Breconshire are housed. Peruse some of the interesting items including the oldest (a deed relating to the town New Radnor dating from 1318), Victorian Christmas cards, police charge books, school log books and photograph albums."

https://www.storipowys.org.uk/archives

"Powys Archives is the official repository for the records of the county of Powys.

Our collections date from the fourteenth century and can be used for all types of research. Documents can be viewed in our search room, or if you are unable to visit we can search for you via our Research Service.  Take a virtual tour:

Immerse yourself in 360° tours right from your computer. View our museums, libraries, archives and views around Powys from the comfort of your own home!"

Address

Powys Archives, Unit 29, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF

Email

archive@powys.gov.uk

Phone

01597 826088

Website

https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1929/Powys-Archives-location-and-opening-hours

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/powysarchives
• Twitter: twitter.com/PowysArchives

Directions

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Powys Archives is located on the North side of Llandrindod Wells on the enterprise park, just up the road from Screw Fix (same side). There is plenty of parking on site, including disabled spaces.
From Newtown, follow the A483 into Llandrindod, then at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for A4081/Ddole Road Industrial Estate, then take the first road on the right. The building is about halfway down on the left-hand side.
From Brecon, follow the B4520, then the A483. When you reach Llandrindod take the third exit onto the A4081/Brooklands Road, until you pass tool station on the right and then turn left. The building is about halfway down on the left-hand side.
A map can be viewed here: https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1929/PowysArchiveslocationandopeninghou…

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1929/Powys-Archives-location-and-opening-hours

Transport

2024: "The following buses pass nearby: X47, T4, 48, B57, 461, 462, 58, X75. The nearest stops are: Swiss Villa, 10 minute walk away and Brookland Road which is an 11 minute walk away. The train station is also 15 minutes away on foot."

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