Henllys, Torfaen
| Henllys | |
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  Henllys Location within Torfaen | |
| Population | 2,682 |
| OS grid reference | ST 26771 93647 |
| • Cardiff | 17.7 mi (28.5 km) |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CWMBRAN |
| Postcode district | NP44 |
| Police | Gwent |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Henllys means 'ancient court' with hen 'ancient' and llys 'court'. The name may refer to the former administrative court of the lordship of Machen [1] Today Henllys is a residential area and community on the edge of Cwmbrân in South East Wales,[2] with a population of 2,682 as of the 2011 census. [3]
References
- ^ http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/sssis/sssi-sites/henllys-bog.aspx[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://historypoints.org/index.php?page=cwrt-henllys-hotel-cwmbran
- ^ https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W04000764
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See also
- Cwmbran
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Grade II* listed buildings in Torfaen
- Scheduled Monuments in Torfaen
- Communities of Torfaen
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