Llanwrda
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Llanwrda is a parish and village on the River Towy, in the county of Carmarthenshire in west Wales, situated some 4 miles (6.5 km) southwest of Llandovery.
Transport and other features
The village is served by Llanwrda railway station.
The south end of the parish is intersected by the A40 road between Llandeilo and Llandovery and the village stands at the junction of this road with the A482 to Lampeter and Aberaeron.
6 miles from the village centre are the Dolaucothi Gold Mines.[1]
Rebel's resting-place
It has been claimed that the church is the last resting-place of Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Welshman to hold the title of Prince of Wales.[2]
References
External links
- The village and community of Llanwrda
- GENUKI page
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanwrda and surrounding area
- Brief description & links
- Map sources for Llanwrda
Coordinates: 51°58′05″N 3°52′26″W / 51.968°N 3.874°W
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