List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock
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This is a list of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in the Brecknock
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Brecknockshire
Brecknockshire , also known as the County of Brecknock, Breconshire, or the County of Brecon is one of thirteen historic counties of Wales, and a former administrative county.-Geography:...
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Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
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- Abercriban QuarriesAbercriban QuarriesAbercriban Quarries is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales.The quarries are located near the village of Pontsticill, overlookin Pontsticill Reservoir. Abercriban Quarries comprise two small disused quarries...
- Afon IrfonAfon IrfonAfon Irfon is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Afon LlynfiAfon LlynfiAfon Llynfi may refer to:*Afon Llynfi , the tributary of the River Wye at Llangors*River Llynfi, the tributary of the Ogmore River near Maesteg...
- River Usk (Tributaries)River UskThe River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain of mid-Wales, in the easternmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Initially it flows north into Usk Reservoir, then east by Sennybridge to Brecon before turning southeast to flow by Talybont-on-Usk, Crickhowell and...
- Alexanderstone MeadowsAlexanderstone MeadowsAlexanderstone Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Allt CynhelygAllt CynhelygAllt Cynhelyg is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Allt-y-gestAllt-y-gestAllt-y-gest is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Baltic and Tyle'r-bont QuarriesBaltic and Tyle'r-bont QuarriesBaltic and Tyle'r-bont Quarries is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Black MountainsBlack Mountains, WalesThe Black Mountains are a group of hills spread across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire in southeast Wales, and extending across the national border into Herefordshire, England. They are the easternmost of the four ranges of hills that comprise the Brecon Beacons National Park, and are frequently...
- Blaen CilieniBlaen CilieniBlaen Cilieni is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Blaen NeddBlaen NeddBlaen Nedd is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Boxbush MeadowsBoxbush MeadowsBoxbush Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Brechfa PoolBrechfa PoolBrechfa Pool is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Brecon BeaconsBrecon BeaconsThe Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in South Wales. In a narrow sense, the name refers to the range of popular peaks south of Brecon, including South Wales' highest mountain, Pen y Fan, and which together form the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park...
- Bryn-bwchBryn-bwchBryn-bwch is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Buckland Coach House & Ice HouseBuckland Coach House & Ice HouseBuckland Coach House & Ice House is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cae Bryn-tywarchCae Bryn-tywarchCae Bryn-tywarch is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cae Comin CochCae Comin CochCae Comin Coch is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cae GwernllertaiCae GwernllertaiCae Gwernllertai is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cae Llety-yr-efailCae Llety-yr-efailCae Llety-yr-efail is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cae PenmaesCae PenmaesCae Penmaes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cae Pwll-y-boCae Pwll-y-boCae Pwll-y-bo is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Blaen-bydernynCaeau Blaen-bydernynCaeau Blaen-bydernyn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Bronydd-mawrCaeau Bronydd-mawrCaeau Bronydd-mawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Cnwch a Ty'n-y-graigCaeau Cnwch a Ty'n-y-graigCaeau Cnwch a Ty'n-y-graig is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Cwmcoynant (Caeau Cwncaenant)Caeau Cwmcoynant (Caeau Cwncaenant)Caeau Cwmcoynant is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau FfermCaeau FfermCaeau Fferm is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Llwyn GwrganCaeau Llwyn GwrganCaeau Llwyn Gwrgan is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Nant y LlechauCaeau Nant y LlechauCaeau Nant y Llechau is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Ton-y-fildreCaeau Ton-y-fildreCaeau Ton-y-fildre is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Ty-mawrCaeau Ty-mawrCaeau Ty-mawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Caeau Ty'n-llwyniCaeau Ty'n-llwyniCaeau Ty'n-llwyni is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Carn GafalltCarn GafalltCarn Gafallt is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cathedine Common WoodCathedine Common WoodCathedine Common Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Blaen-y-cwm WoodBlaen-y-cwm WoodBlaen-y-cwm Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Coed DyrysiogCoed DyrysiogCoed Dyrysiog is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Coed Mawr - Blaen-CarCoed Mawr - Blaen-CarCoed Mawr - Blaen-Car is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Coed Nant MenascinCoed Nant MenascinCoed Nant Menascin is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Coed y CiliauCoed y CiliauCoed y Ciliau is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Coed Ynys-FaenCoed Ynys-FaenCoed Ynys-Faen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Craig y RhiwarthCraig y RhiwarthCraig y Rhiwarth is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cwar yr Ystrad a Cwar Blaen dyffrynCwar yr Ystrad a Cwar Blaen dyffrynCwar yr Ystrad a Cwar Blaen dyffryn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Cwm Craig-ddu QuarryCwm Craig-ddu QuarryCwm Craig-ddu Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Drostre BankDrostre BankDrostre Bank is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Duhonw
- Dyffrynoedd Nedd a Mellte a Moel Penderyn
- Erwood DingleErwood DingleErwood Dingle is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Garth Bank QuarryGarth Bank QuarryGarth Bank Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Gweunydd Dyffryn NeddGweunydd Dyffryn NeddGweunydd Dyffryn Nedd is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- GyfarthaGyfarthaGyfartha is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Halfway QuarryHalfway QuarryHalfway Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Hen-allt CommonHen-allt CommonHen-allt Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Heol Senni QuarryHeol Senni QuarryHeol Senni Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Illtyd PoolsIlltyd PoolsIlltyd Pools is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Llangammarch Wells QuarryLlangammarch Wells QuarryLlangammarch Wells Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Llofft-y-barddLlofft-y-barddLlofft-y-bardd is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Llwyn-CusLlwyn-CusLlwyn-Cus is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Llangorse LakeLlangorse LakeLlangorse Lake is the largest natural lake in south Wales, and is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, near to the town of Brecon and the village of Llangors....
- Mwyngloddfa NantiagoMwyngloddfa NantiagoMwyngloddfa Nantiago is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Mynydd EpyntMynydd EpyntMynydd Epynt is an upland area of Mid Wales within the county of Powys, Wales. It is bounded to the south by the upper section of the valley of the River Usk, to the north by that of the Afon Irfon and to the east by the valley of the River Wye. Its western boundary is less distinct but lies...
- Llangattock Mountain
- Nant Clydach PasturesNant Clydach PasturesNant Clydach Pastures is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Nant LlechNant LlechThe Nant Llech is a minor river in Powys, Wales and which lies wholly within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The name means 'slab stream', presumably in reference to the sandstones across which it runs...
- Nant y RhosNant y RhosNant y Rhos is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Neuadd and Tylelo MiresNeuadd and Tylelo MiresNeuadd and Tylelo Mires is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Ogof Ffynnon DduOgof Ffynnon DduOgof Ffynnon Ddu is a cave located under a hillside in the area surrounding Penwyllt in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales...
- Ogof Ffynnon Ddu-Pant MawrOgof Ffynnon Ddu-Pant MawrOgof Ffynnon Ddu-Pant Mawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Penllwyn-yr-HendyPenllwyn-yr-HendyPenllwyn-yr-Hendy is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- PentregwynPentregwynPentregwyn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Pen-yr-hen-AlltPen-yr-hen-AlltPen-yr-hen-Allt is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Plas-y-GorsPlas-y-GorsPlas-y-Gors is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Pwll-y-wrachPwll-y-wrachPwll-y-wrach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Upper Wye TributariesRiver WyeThe River Wye is the fifth-longest river in the UK and for parts of its length forms part of the border between England and Wales. It is important for nature conservation and recreation.-Description:...
- Rhos Garth-fawrRhos Garth-fawrRhos Garth-fawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Rhos Hen-Glyn-IsafRhos Hen-Glyn-IsafRhos Hen-Glyn-Isaf is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Rhosydd LlanwrthwlRhosydd LlanwrthwlRhosydd Llanwrthwl is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- River Usk (Upper Usk)River UskThe River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain of mid-Wales, in the easternmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Initially it flows north into Usk Reservoir, then east by Sennybridge to Brecon before turning southeast to flow by Talybont-on-Usk, Crickhowell and...
- River Wye(Upper Wye)River WyeThe River Wye is the fifth-longest river in the UK and for parts of its length forms part of the border between England and Wales. It is important for nature conservation and recreation.-Description:...
- Talybont ReservoirTalybont ReservoirThe Talybont Reservoir is the largest stillwater reservoir in the central Brecon Beacons at .-References:*- External links :*...
- Tyncoed PastureTyncoed PastureTyncoed Pasture is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Upper Chapel PasturesUpper Chapel PasturesUpper Chapel Pastures is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Vicarage MeadowsVicarage MeadowsVicarage Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Waen RyddWaen RyddWaen Rydd is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
- Waun Ton-y-spyddadenWaun Ton-y-spyddadenWaun Ton-y-spyddaden is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Brecknock, Powys, Wales....
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