Eglwysbach
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Bodnant Hall |
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Eglwysbach |
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Population | 928 (2001) |
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OS grid reference | SH8070 |
Community | Eglwysbach |
Principal area | Conwy |
Ceremonial county | Clwyd |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | COLWYN BAY |
Postcode district | LL28 |
Dialling code | 01492 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
EU Parliament | Wales |
UK Parliament | Aberconwy |
Welsh Assembly | Aberconwy |
Coordinates: 53°13′05″N 3°47′28″W / 53.218°N 3.791°W
Eglwysbach is a village and community in Conwy county borough, Wales. The village plays host to an annual Agricultural show and horticultural show in August, which includes displays of local cattle, sheep, heavy and light horses, showjumping a horticulture marquee, fairground rides and trades stands. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 928.[1]
54% of the residents of Eglwysbach speak the Welsh language, as recorded in the 2001 census.
Nearby is Bodnant Garden, a National Trust property.
The village boasts a traditional public house at its centre, The Bee Inn, whose flag is proudly displayed by its patrons at various Wales International Football matches abroad.
St. Martin's parish church is in the Diocese of St Asaph of the Church in Wales.
References
- ↑ "Parish Headcounts: Conwy". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statisics. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- Census key statistics, retrieved 20 October 2006
- Results of the 2001 census of population on the language in electoral wards, retrieved 20 October 2006.
External links
Media related to Eglwysbach at Wikimedia Commons
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- Office for National Statistics
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