Martletwy
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| Population | 570 (2011)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | SN034106 |
| Principal area | Pembrokeshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Narberth |
| Postcode district | SA67 8 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire (UK Parliament constituency)Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire |
| Welsh Assembly | Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire |
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Coordinates: 51°46′N 4°51′W / 51.76°N 4.85°W
Martletwy is a village and community in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Description
Martletwy lies in south of the county, the nearest town is Narberth some 7 miles distant to its north and east. It lies mainly to the west of the A4075 road, which links Carew in the south with the Canaston Bridge junction at the A40 road, although part of the Cross Hands area bridges the main road. To the west and south, the area's boundary is the Eastern Cleddau, to the southeast the River Cresswell forms its boundary.[2]
Martletwy Community
Martletwy consists of the following parishes: Martletwy, Coedcanlas, Minwear, Newton North and Lawrenny.
Governance
An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward stretches beyond the confines of Martletwy community and had a total population at the 2011 Census of 1,970.[3]
Notable places
The village is best known for being home to the Oakwood theme park.
References
- ↑ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ Local Action Plan
- ↑ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
External links
- Contact details for Martletwy Community Council
- Photos of Martletwy and surrounding area on geograph.org.uk
- Map sources for Martletwy
