Llanwrin

Village in Wales

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52°36′57″N 3°47′33″W / 52.6157°N 3.7925°W / 52.6157; -3.7925

Llanwrin (pronunciationⓘ) is a small village in the valley of the Afon Dyfi in Powys, Wales, about two miles north-east of Machynlleth.

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] 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

Llanwrin is known locally for its various straw man characters, which are located from time to time on the small triangle-shaped village green.

  • The Strawman
    The Strawman
  • Church of St Ust and St Dyfrig
    Church of St Ust and St Dyfrig

References

  1. ^ "Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Longer - Historic Churches - Montgomeryshire Churches Survey - Llanwrin". demon.co.uk.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Llanwrin.
  • 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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