Henllys, Monmouthshire

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Henllys
Monmouthshire
Henllys St Peter's Churchyard Cross.JPG
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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