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Cwmpengraig

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Cwmpengraig
OS grid referenceSN3436
Community
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLLANDYSUL
Postcode districtSA44 5HT
Dialling code01559
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
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Carmarthenshire

Cwmpengraig is a rural hamlet in Wales, located in the Teifi Valley approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the village of Drefach Velindre.

Woollen mills & trails

Cwmpengraig is part of the Carmarthen Heritage Trails and also the Discover Carmathenshire ramblers trail for Drefach Velindre. Located just 1.5 miles from Drefach Velindre, Cwmpengraig is a small community with a history of woollen mill production. In the early 19th century, furling mills were established in Pentrecwrt, Dolwyon, Drefach and Cwmpengraig. By the beginning of the 20th century, substantial mills were built, employing 50-100 people. Mill cottages were built to house the employees although by the end of the 1920s the industry went into decline.

The Hamlet

Through the centre of the hamlet runs the stream Nant Esgair which flows down into the rural village of Drefach Velindre. At the centre of the hamlet is the handsome little Soar Chapel. A number of mill cottages still exist along the river valley.

References

[1] [2]

  1. ^ Dre-fach Velindre Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  2. ^ History of Cwmpengraig Retrieved 2014-10-17.