Llanafan Fawr is a small hamlet in Powys, Wales. It is named after Saint Afan and was the centre of Cantref Buallt before the building of Builth Wells about 9 miles away. The spa town of Llandrindod Wells is also close by.
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The church is the burial place of Thomas Huet, a 16th century translator of the Bible into Welsh[1].
The Red Lion Inn dates from the 12th century.
There is a 2,200 year old yew tree.
The Welsh poet T Harri Jones comes from Llanafan Fawr.
Llanafan Fawr Agricultural Show is held on the third Saturday in September each year.