Horeb is a hamlet in Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the town of Llanelli. It is situated east of the village of Five Roads (Pum Heol) about five miles from Llanelli. The hamlet has one pub, the Waun Wyllt. It is situated in the River Lliedi valley (Cwm Lliedi), in which the river bearing the same name flows. Welsh is the dominant language.
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Horeb | |
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![]() ![]() Horeb Location within Carmarthenshire | |
OS grid reference | SN498056 |
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Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Llanelli |
Postcode district | SA15 |
Dialling code | 01269 86 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
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Horeb is renowned for its limericks, one of which is:
There once was a town called Horeb
A place in hunger of fame.
But scared that they were too small
to be considered a jewel
they added the word "All" to the end of their name....
... nobody came!
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