Hay-on-Wye, like Builth Wells, has two Norman castles within a short distance of each other. It seems likely that Hay was first fortified by William Fitz Osbern during his penetration of south-east Wales in the summer of 1070, when he defeated three Welsh kings.

When did Hay-on-Wye become part of Wales?

Hay-on-Wye, like Builth Wells, has two Norman castles within a short distance of each other. It seems likely that Hay was first fortified by William Fitz Osbern during his penetration of south-east Wales in the summer of 1070, when he defeated three Welsh kings.

Where is the Welsh border in Hay-on-Wye?

Hay-on-Wye lies on the Welsh side of the Welsh/English Border in the County of POWYS, Wales. Although as far as the Royal Mail is concerned, it is better, apparently, to use the County of HEREFORDSHIRE, not to be confused with the county of HERTFORDSHIRE.

Is Haye on Wye in Wales or England?

Wales
Hay-on-Wye is in Wales and therefore is operating under Welsh law.

What is the Welsh name for Hay-on-Wye?

Y Gelli
Hay has a Welsh name, Y Gelli (The Grove), and this appears on signposts in the area. 12. Before its bookshops and literary festival, Hay-on-Wye achieved notoriety for all the wrong reasons when in 1922 Herbert Rowse Armstrong, a local solicitor, was hanged for his wife’s murder.

Was Hay-on-Wye ever in England?

The town was English Hay and the south and west area of countryside, the Welsh Hay. In modern times Hay is known throughout the world as ‘The Town of Books’. Anyone strolling around the town cannot fail to notice the gateway of the Norman castle which towers over the narrow streets lying beneath its walls.

What is Hay-on-Wye famous for?

Situated on the English-Welsh border (though technically located in Wales), the town of Hay on Wye is famous for being a ‘book town’. What this means is that there are bookshops around every turn and even an annual literary festival celebrating all things book related!

Is Hay-on-Wye Mid Wales?

Hay-on-Wye (Y Gelli or Y Gelli Gandryll in Welsh) is a small town with a population of about 1,900 in Mid Wales, on the River Wye, very close to the English border and within the borders of Brecon Beacons National Park.

Is Hay-on-Wye worth visiting?

Hay on Wye is worth a visit. There are many attractive towns between Chirk and Brecon. I would also recommend driving through and stopping at Bishops Castle, Montgomery and Kington.

Is Hay-on-Wye a good place to live?

A survey has named Hay-on-Wye as the best town in Wales and one of the best in the UK. Carried out by Which?, the survey concluded that the Powys town near the English border came out on top when ranking towns and villages in Wales.

What towns are near Hay-on-Wye?

Towns and Villages Around Hay-on-Wye

  • Almeley. Almeley village is 400 feet above sea level, with views across to the Wye valley, the Black Mountains, and in the distance the Brecon Beacons.
  • Blakemere.
  • Bredwardine.
  • Brilley & Michaelchurch.
  • Broxwood.
  • Clifford.
  • Clodock.
  • Craswall.

Does Hay-on-Wye have a train station?

There is no train station in Hay-on-Wye, the nearest is Hereford which is 22 miles away. The bus service from Hereford to Hay is Stagecoach in South Wales service #39, 5 journeys a day Monday to Saturday, 2 extra journeys on school days, no service on Sundays.

Is Hay-on-Wye nice?