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'''Clyro''' ({{lang-cy|Cleirwy}}) is a village in [[Powys]], Wales, with 781 inhabitants as of the [[2011 UK Census]].<ref>http://www.powys.gov.uk/uploads/media/04_Clyro_en.pdf</ref> The nearest town is [[Hay-on-Wye]], some 1.5 miles (2.5 km) to the south-east. |
'''Clyro''' ({{lang-cy|Cleirwy}}) is a village in [[Powys]], Wales, with 781 inhabitants as of the [[2011 UK Census]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.powys.gov.uk/uploads/media/04_Clyro_en.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-06-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608033115/http://www.powys.gov.uk/uploads/media/04_Clyro_en.pdf |archivedate=2011-06-08 |df= }}</ref> The nearest town is [[Hay-on-Wye]], some 1.5 miles (2.5 km) to the south-east. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The parish church is dedicated to [[Saint Michael]] and All Angels and was first recorded in the [[Valor Ecclesiasticus]] of 1535. It was, however, almost entirely rebuilt in the 19th century, though the base of the tower is early 15th century.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cpat.demon.co.uk/projects/longer/churches/radnor/16750.htm |title=Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Longer - Historic Churches - Radnorshire Churches Survey - Clyro |publisher=Cpat.demon.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> |
The parish church is dedicated to [[Saint Michael]] and All Angels and was first recorded in the [[Valor Ecclesiasticus]] of 1535. It was, however, almost entirely rebuilt in the 19th century, though the base of the tower is early 15th century.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cpat.demon.co.uk/projects/longer/churches/radnor/16750.htm |title=Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Longer - Historic Churches - Radnorshire Churches Survey - Clyro |publisher=Cpat.demon.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> |
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Clyro Castle was first mentioned in 1397, but may be much earlier. All that now remains is a large [[Motte-and-bailey|motte]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.castlewales.com/clyro.html |title=Clyro Castle |publisher=Castlewales.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> A second motte, called Castle Kinsey and possibly built by [[Cadwallon ap Madog]] in the 12th century, is at Court Evan Gwynne just north of the village. The site is now a Radnorshire Wildlife Trust reserve called Cwm Byddog, also notable for its veteran oak pollards.<ref>[http://www.radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/cwmbyddog.htm Cwm Byddog]</ref> |
Clyro Castle was first mentioned in 1397, but may be much earlier. All that now remains is a large [[Motte-and-bailey|motte]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.castlewales.com/clyro.html |title=Clyro Castle |publisher=Castlewales.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> A second motte, called Castle Kinsey and possibly built by [[Cadwallon ap Madog]] in the 12th century, is at Court Evan Gwynne just north of the village. The site is now a Radnorshire Wildlife Trust reserve called Cwm Byddog, also notable for its veteran oak pollards.<ref>[http://www.radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/cwmbyddog.htm Cwm Byddog] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011172209/http://www.radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/cwmbyddog.htm |date=2008-10-11 }}</ref> |
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[[John Wesley]], the founder of [[Methodism]], and his supporter [[John William Fletcher]] often stayed and preached in Clyro at the house called Pentwyn.<ref>Rev. W.E.T. Morgan, Hay and Neighbourhood, 1932</ref> |
[[John Wesley]], the founder of [[Methodism]], and his supporter [[John William Fletcher]] often stayed and preached in Clyro at the house called Pentwyn.<ref>Rev. W.E.T. Morgan, Hay and Neighbourhood, 1932</ref> |
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Clyro Court was built by Thomas Mynors Baskerville in 1839. It is said that Sir [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] was a family friend and visitor, with obvious consequences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baskervillehall.co.uk/info.htm |title=Baskerville Hall Hotel, Hay on Wye accommodation near clyro mid wales & Hay festival of Literature Guest house style |publisher=Baskervillehall.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> Clyro Court Farm is much older, being a former monastic grange with some of the buildings dating back to the 14th century.<ref>Rev. W.E.T. Morgan, Hay and Neighbourhood, 1932</ref><ref>[http://www.cambarch.co.uk/project_detail.aspx?c=863484ce-c722-4288-8f4b-478f0302c508 Photos of Clyro Court Farm]</ref> |
Clyro Court was built by Thomas Mynors Baskerville in 1839. It is said that Sir [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] was a family friend and visitor, with obvious consequences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baskervillehall.co.uk/info.htm |title=Baskerville Hall Hotel, Hay on Wye accommodation near clyro mid wales & Hay festival of Literature Guest house style |publisher=Baskervillehall.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> Clyro Court Farm is much older, being a former monastic grange with some of the buildings dating back to the 14th century.<ref>Rev. W.E.T. Morgan, Hay and Neighbourhood, 1932</ref><ref>[http://www.cambarch.co.uk/project_detail.aspx?c=863484ce-c722-4288-8f4b-478f0302c508 Photos of Clyro Court Farm]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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== Francis Kilvert == |
== Francis Kilvert == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.clyro.org/ Community Website] |
* [http://www.clyro.org/ Community Website] |
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* [http://www.friendsofclyroschool.co.uk/ Clyro Primary School] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060721040030/http://www.friendsofclyroschool.co.uk/ Clyro Primary School] |
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* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=5978323 Photos of Clyro and surrounding area on geograph] |
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=5978323 Photos of Clyro and surrounding area on geograph] |
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Revision as of 21:23, 9 August 2017
Clyro
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  Clyro Location within Powys | |
| Population | 781 |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HEREFORD |
| Postcode district | HR3 |
| Dialling code | 014978 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
Clyro (Welsh: Cleirwy) is a village in Powys, Wales, with 781 inhabitants as of the 2011 UK Census.[1] The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye, some 1.5 miles (2.5 km) to the south-east.
History
The name of the village is thought to derive from the Welsh for 'clear water'.[2] Though a Roman fort has been excavated within the village,[3][4] the settlement of Clyro is presumed to be early medieval.[5]
The parish church is dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels and was first recorded in the Valor Ecclesiasticus of 1535. It was, however, almost entirely rebuilt in the 19th century, though the base of the tower is early 15th century.[6]
Clyro Castle was first mentioned in 1397, but may be much earlier. All that now remains is a large motte.[7] A second motte, called Castle Kinsey and possibly built by Cadwallon ap Madog in the 12th century, is at Court Evan Gwynne just north of the village. The site is now a Radnorshire Wildlife Trust reserve called Cwm Byddog, also notable for its veteran oak pollards.[8]
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and his supporter John William Fletcher often stayed and preached in Clyro at the house called Pentwyn.[9]
Clyro Court was built by Thomas Mynors Baskerville in 1839. It is said that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a family friend and visitor, with obvious consequences.[10] Clyro Court Farm is much older, being a former monastic grange with some of the buildings dating back to the 14th century.[11][12]
Francis Kilvert
Francis Kilvert was curate of the parish church from 1865 to 1872 and much of his published diaries deal with the people and landscape of Clyro and the surrounding area. This part of Wales, including the villages of Clyro, Capel-y-ffin, Llowes, Glasbury, Llanigon, Painscastle, and the town of Hay-on-Wye, as well as Clifford and Whitney-on-Wye in neighbouring Herefordshire, is sometimes referred to as "Kilvert Country".[13]
There is a commemorative plaque in Clyro parish church and his former residence, Ashbrook House, is now an art gallery. Many of the buildings mentioned in the diaries are still extant, including the old village school where Kilvert taught, the old vicarage, the New Inn (now a private residence), and The Swan (now the Baskerville Arms).
Notes
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Rev. W.E.T. Morgan, Hay and neighbourhood, 1932.
- ^ Roman vexillation fortress
- ^ Roman millstone from Clyro fort
- ^ "Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Historic Landscapes - Middle Wye". Cpat.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ "Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Longer - Historic Churches - Radnorshire Churches Survey - Clyro". Cpat.demon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ "Clyro Castle". Castlewales.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ Cwm Byddog Archived 2008-10-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rev. W.E.T. Morgan, Hay and Neighbourhood, 1932
- ^ "Baskerville Hall Hotel, Hay on Wye accommodation near clyro mid wales & Hay festival of Literature Guest house style". Baskervillehall.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ Rev. W.E.T. Morgan, Hay and Neighbourhood, 1932
- ^ Photos of Clyro Court Farm[permanent dead link]
- ^ C. Barber, Exploring Kilvert Country ISBN 1-872730-24-8
