Llangwstenin
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Llangwstenin | |
Caernarfonshire | |
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Saint Cystennin's church at Llangwstenin | |
Location | |
Grid reference: | SH766688 |
Location: | 53°17’49"N, 3°46’8"W |
Data | |
Post town: | Llandudno Junction |
Postcode: | LL31 |
Dialling code: | 01492 |
Local Government | |
Council: | Conwy |
Parliamentary constituency: |
Aberconwy |
Llangwstenin or Llangystenin is a rural parish to the south-east of Llandudno and Llanrhos in Caernarfonshire.
The parish takes its name from St Cystennin (Constantine) who is said to be a son of St Helen of Caernarfon together with whom and with his brother St Peblig he is credited with introducing into Wales in the 5th century the Celtic form of monasticism from Gaul.
Notable people
- Margaret Lloyd (Moravian) (1709-1762)
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