Llangwstenin

Llangwstenin
Caernarfonshire
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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