Llywel
| Llywel | |
| Brecknockshire | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SN8776029253 |
| Location: | 51°57’0"N, 3°37’60"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 524 |
| Post town: | Brecon |
| Postcode: | LD3 |
| Dialling code: | 01874 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Powys |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Brecon & Radnorshire |
Llywel is a small village that gives its name to the parish of Llywel in western Brecknockshire. The main settlement in the parish is Trecastle. According to the 2001 Census the population of the parish was 524.
Location
Llywel village is located on the A40 road, about eight miles West of Sennybridge. The River Gwydderig runs through the village, not far from its source.
Etymology
Llywel, occasionally referred to in texts as Llowel, is believed to be the name of a minor Welsh Saint. He is said to have been a disciple of Saint Teilo and Saint Dyfrig.
Church of St David
Church
The Church of Saint David is found in Llywel. It is said to have originally been dedicated to three saints: David, Darn (Paternus), and Teilo; and known as Llantrisant.[1] Its name was changed when it was granted to the Chapter of Saint David sometime between 1203[2] and 1229[3]
The church displays Perpendicular Gothic architecture. In the churchyard is buried the 19th-Century writer and preacher David Owen.
Llywel Stone
An Ogham stone known as the "Llywel Stone" (because it was brought to the attention of the museum by the local vicar) that was found at the church is now on display at the British Museum. The inscription on the stone is 'MACCVTRENI + SALICIDVNI'. The stone to be found within the church at nearby Defynnog is probably in better condition.
The British Museum describes the ""Llywel Stone" as a 'standing stone / gate-post'. A photograph and further description may be found at: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/search_the_collection_database/search_object_details.aspx?objectid=95579&partid=1
The National Park booklet:
http://www.breconbeacons.org/visit-us/about-the-brecon-beacons/field-monuments/view
provides a drawing of the Llywel Stone and states that copies reside with Llywel Church and the Brecknockshire museum in Brecon.
The Llywel Stone was found close to a nearby farm:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/cisp/database/site/tcstl.html
References
- ↑ http://www.cpat.demon.co.uk/projects/longer/churches/brecon/16903.htm Brecknockshire Churches Survey – Church of St David, Llywel
- ↑ http://www.cpat.demon.co.uk/projects/longer/churches/brecon/16903.htm Brecknockshire Churches Survey – Church of St David, Llywel
- ↑ http://www.terra-demetarum.org.uk/St_David/St_David.htm#FOOTNOTE James, Heather (accessed July 2008) The Cult of St. David—a study of dedication patterns in the medieval diocese of St Davids