Llanwrin | |
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![]() Llanwrin in 2006 | |
Location within Powys | |
OS grid reference | SH787034 |
Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
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 |
UK Parliament | |
Llanwrin (Afon Dyfi in Powys, Wales, about two miles north-east of Machynlleth.
) is a small village in the valley of theHistory and background
[edit]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] The nearby historically significant house of Mathafarn dates back to at least 1485.
Once a thriving community with its own blacksmith, pub and village shop – all long since closed – in recent years the village has been a collection of houses stretched along the B4404 road.
Straw man
[edit]Llanwrin is known locally for its various straw man characters, which are located from time to time on the small triangle-shaped village green.
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The Strawman
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Church of St Ust and St Dyfrig
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Photos of Llanwrin and surrounding area on geograph
- Eco Dyfi Valley Partnership
- Genealogical information about Llanwrin
- Map of Llanwrin in 1837