Llanwrda

Coordinates: 51°58′05″N 3°52′26″W / 51.968°N 3.874°W / 51.968; -3.874
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St Cwrdaf Church in Llanwrda

Llanwrda ([ɬanʊrˈda] ) is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Llandovery. It lies on the River Towy. The population in 2011 was 514.[1]

Transport and other features[edit]

The village is served by Llanwrda railway station.

The south end of the community 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. The community is bordered by the Carmarthenshire communities of: Cynwyl Gaeo; Cilycwm; Llandovery; Myddfai; and Llansadwrn.

6 miles from the village centre are the Dolaucothi Gold Mines.[2]

Notable people[edit]

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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.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics".
  2. ^ Dolacothau Gold Mines official site
  3. ^ BBC News: Glyndŵr's burial mystery 'solved'

External links[edit]

51°58′05″N 3°52′26″W / 51.968°N 3.874°W / 51.968; -3.874