Trefeglwys
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| Trefeglwys | |
| Population | 868 |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| Principal area | Powys |
| Ceremonial county | Powys |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TREFEGLWYS |
| Postcode district | SY17 |
| Dial code | 01686 (4) |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | Montgomeryshire |
| European Parliament | Wales |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Powys | |
Trefeglwys is a village in north Powys, and historically in Montgomeryshire.
The name derives from Tref: meaning farm, Eglwys: meaning church. The village sits on the River Trannon.
[edit] Historical Context
Historically, the parish of Trefeglwys includes the townships of Bodaioch, Maestrefgomer, Eskeirieth and Dolgwden, whilst a rural area the parish of Trefeglwys is about 8 miles long by 3 miles wide.
[edit] Notable People
Trefeglwys is the birthplace of the Welsh Car Rallying Driver Phil Mills (1963- ).
[edit] External links
- Trefeglwys - A One Parish Study
- Trefeglwys Community Council - Key Statistics, Powys Council Council Research and Information Unit
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