Llanwrin
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Coordinates: 52°36′57″N 3°47′33″W / 52.6157°N 3.7925°W
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Llanwrin in 2006 |
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 Llanwrin
Llanwrin shown within Powys |
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| OS grid reference | SH787034 |
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| Principal area | Powys |
| Ceremonial county | Powys |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MACHYNLLETH |
| Postcode district | SY20 |
| Dialling code | 01650 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Montgomeryshire |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Powys | |
Llanwrin (
pronunciation (help·info)) is a small village in the valley of the Afon Dyfi in Powys about two miles north-east of Machynlleth.
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[edit] History and background
Historically, it was in the county of Montgomeryshire (Welsh: Sir Drefaldwyn).
The village is named after its church, dedicated to St. Gwrin, which dates from late medieval times and was last restored in 1864. [1]
Once a thriving community with its own Blacksmiths, Public House and village shop, all long since closed, in recent years the village has been a collection of houses stretched along the B4404 road.
[edit] Straw man
Llanwrin is known locally, for its various Straw man characters which are located from time to time on the small triangle shaped village green.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Photos of Llanwrin and surrounding area on geograph
- Eco Dyfi Valley Partnership
- Genealogical information about Llanwrin
- Map of Llanwrin in 1837
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