Trefeglwys
- Powys
- Powys
- Montgomeryshire
- Montgomeryshire
Trefeglwys is a village and community in Powys, Wales, within the historic county of Montgomeryshire.
The name derives from the Welsh language tref 'township' and eglwys 'church'. The village sits on the Afon Trannon. There are many amenities in the village including public house, garage, parish church, Nonconformist chapel, primary school, village hall and children's playground.
The community includes the settlements of Llawryglyn and Staylittle.
Historical context
Historically, the parish of Trefeglwys includes the townships of Bodaioch, Maestrefgomer, Esgeirieth and Dolgwden. In a rural area, the parish of Trefeglwys is about eight miles (13 km) long by three miles (4.8 km) wide.
Notable people
- John Breynton (1719–1799), chaplain in the Royal Navy, minister in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Nicholas Bennett (1823–1899), historian and musician, born in Glanrafon
- Maldwyn Jones Griffith OBE (1940-2020), consultant orthopaedic surgeon
- Phil Mills (born 1963), is a Welsh rally racing co-driver.
- David Higgins (born 1972), 2012 Rally America Champion Driver, lives in Trefeglwys
References
- ^ "Trefeglwys (Parish): Key Figures for 2011 Census". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
External links
- Trefeglwys - A One Parish Study
- Trefeglwys Community Council - Key Statistics, Powys Council Council Research and Information Unit
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Trefeglwys and surrounding area
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