Henllys, Monmouthshire
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| Henllys | |
| Monmouthshire | |
|---|---|
 Remains of mediæval preaching cross | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | ST2677193647 |
| Location: | 51°38’20"N, 3°2’30"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 2,698 |
| Post town: | Cwmbran |
| Postcode: | NP44 |
| Dialling code: | 01633 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Torfaen |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Torfaen |
Henllys is an ancient parish in Monmouthshire, the northern part of which has become a suburb of the new town of Cwmbran. It has a population of 2,698. The name means 'ancient court' with hen 'ancient' and llys 'court'. The name may refer to the former administrative court of the lordship of Machen.[1]
The parish church, dedicated to St Peter, is located in the rural south of the parish, a mile and a half from the built-up area of Cwmbran and a full two and a quarter miles from the village hall.
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