Trefeglwys
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| Trefeglwys | |
  Trefeglwys shown within the United Kingdom |
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| Population | 868 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Principal area | Powys |
| Ceremonial county | Powys |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TREFEGLWYS |
| Postcode district | SY17 |
| Dialling code | 01686 (4) |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| European Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Montgomeryshire |
| List of places: UK • Wales • | |
Trefeglwys is a village in north Powys, mid Wales, within the traditional county of Montgomeryshire.
The name derives from Tref 'township' and Eglwys 'church'. The village sits on the River Trannon. There are many amenities in the village including public house, garage, church, chaple, primary school,village hall and play ground.
[edit] Historical Context
Historically, the parish of Trefeglwys includes the townships of Bodaioch, Maestrefgomer, Esgeirieth and Dolgwden, whilst a rural area the parish of Trefeglwys is about 8 miles long by 3 miles wide.
[edit] Notable People born in Trefeglwys
- Welsh Car Rally Co-driver Phil Mills (1963- ).
- Rev Dr John Breynton, DD (CIR 1730-1799) - rector of Halifax, Nova Scotia
[edit] External links
- Trefeglwys - A One Parish Study
- Trefeglwys Community Council - Key Statistics, Powys Council Council Research and Information Unit
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