Llanwrin (pronunciation (help·info)) is a small village in the valley of the Afon Dyfi in Powys about two miles north-east of Machynlleth.

Llanwrin
Llanwrin in 2006
Llanwrin Location within Powys
OS grid reference	SH787034
Principal area	Powys
Ceremonial county	Powys
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MACHYNLLETH
Postcode district	SY20
Dialling code	01650
Police	Dyfed-Powys
Fire	Mid and West Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
UK Parliament	Montgomeryshire
List of places UK Wales Powys 52.6157°N 3.7925°W / 52.6157; -3.7925

History and background

Historically, it was in the county of Montgomeryshire (Welsh: Sir Drefaldwyn).

The village is named after its church, dedicated to St. Gwrin, which dates from late medieval times and was last restored in 1864.[1] The nearby historically significant house of Mathafarn dates back to at least 1485.

Once a thriving community with its own Blacksmiths, Public House and village shop, all long since closed, in recent years the village has been a collection of houses stretched along the B4404 road.

Straw man

Llanwrin is known locally, for its various Straw man characters which are located from time to time on the small triangle shaped village green.

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  The Strawman
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  Church of St Ust and St Dyfrig

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Llanwrin.

• Photos of Llanwrin and surrounding area on geograph
• Eco Dyfi Valley Partnership
• Genealogical information about Llanwrin
• Map of Llanwrin in 1837

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