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| − | '''Llantilio Crossenny''' ({{lang|cy|Llandeilo Gresynni}}) is a small village in [[Monmouthshire. It is a rural village of , standing between the towns of [[Abergavenny]] and [[Monmouth]] on the B4223 road. | + | [[File:Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Crossenny - geograph.org.uk - 166902.jpg|right|thumb|200px|St Telio's Church]] |
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| + | '''Llantilio Crossenny''' ({{lang|cy|Llandeilo Gresynni}}) is a small village in [[Monmouthshire]]. It is a rural village of , standing between the towns of [[Abergavenny]] and [[Monmouth]] on the B4223 road. | ||
The village has the White Castle, a fine example of the medieval castle builder's art which stands on the hill overlooking the village. The Three Castles Walk passes close by. | The village has the White Castle, a fine example of the medieval castle builder's art which stands on the hill overlooking the village. The Three Castles Walk passes close by. | ||
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| + | [[File:Old Court Moat, Llantilio Crossenny - geograph.org.uk - 142271.jpg|right|thumb|170px|The Old Court Moat]] | ||
The site of the village or at least the locality is associated with a battle in the early middle ages between King Ynyr of Gwent and the incoming Saxons. | The site of the village or at least the locality is associated with a battle in the early middle ages between King Ynyr of Gwent and the incoming Saxons. | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 29 November 2010
Llantilio Crossenny (Welsh: Llandeilo Gresynni) is a small village in Monmouthshire. It is a rural village of , standing between the towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth on the B4223 road.
The village has the White Castle, a fine example of the medieval castle builder's art which stands on the hill overlooking the village. The Three Castles Walk passes close by.
The village is known for its annual Festival of Music and Drama in every May.
Parish church
St Teilo's Church [1], the Church in Wales parish church dates from the 13th century and has been described as a 'baby cathedral' because of its large size and tall pointed spire. It contains a Green Man figure above an aisle
History
The site of the village or at least the locality is associated with a battle in the early middle ages between King Ynyr of Gwent and the incoming Saxons.
The Normans when advancing into Wales built many castles in this border area of the Welsh Marches. It is also associated with Dafydd Gam, a local warrior and Welsh ally of King Henry V.
Outside links
- The Festival
- Information about the Parish and the Church
- Llantilio Crosseny on Ordnance Survey
