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| − | Joseph Bradney, the historian, acquired, partly by inheritance and partly purchase, an estate at Talycoed, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern, where he settled at an early age.<ref name=bradney>Sir Joseph Bradney, ''A History of Monmouthshire'', ISBN 0-9520009-6-2</ref> A Latin tablet in St | + | Joseph Bradney, the historian, acquired, partly by inheritance and partly purchase, an estate at Talycoed, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern, where he settled at an early age.<ref name=bradney>Sir Joseph Bradney, ''A History of Monmouthshire'', ISBN 0-9520009-6-2</ref> A Latin tablet in St Michael's Church at Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern records his achievements. |
The [[Offa's Dyke Path]] long distance footpath passes through the village. The village has a parish church dedicated to St. Michael. | The [[Offa's Dyke Path]] long distance footpath passes through the village. The village has a parish church dedicated to St. Michael. | ||
Revision as of 13:50, 10 December 2015
| Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern | |
| Monmouthshire | |
|---|---|
 Church of St Michael of the Fiery Meteor | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SO432139 |
| Location: | 51°49’16"N, 2°49’26"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Monmouth |
| Postcode: | NP25 |
| Dialling code: | 01600 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Monmouthshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Monmouth |
Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern is a village and ancient parish in Monmouthshire, located between Abergavenny and Monmouth and north of Raglan. The River Trothy passes close by.
History and amenities
Joseph Bradney, the historian, acquired, partly by inheritance and partly purchase, an estate at Talycoed, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern, where he settled at an early age.[1] A Latin tablet in St Michael's Church at Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern records his achievements.
The Offa's Dyke Path long distance footpath passes through the village. The village has a parish church dedicated to St. Michael.
References
- ↑ Sir Joseph Bradney, A History of Monmouthshire, ISBN 0-9520009-6-2
Outside links
- Genuki basic info on the village
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern and surrounding area
