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Reynalton is a small village and parish[1] in Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Tenby and Kilgetty, and is in Kilgetty/Begelly community.[2][3]

Reynalton
Church of St James, Reynalton
Reynalton Location within Pembrokeshire
OS grid reference	SN090094
Community	Kilgetty/Begelly
Principal area	Pembrokeshire
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Police	Dyfed-Powys
Fire	Mid and West Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
List of places UK Wales Pembrokeshire 51.75°N 4.77°W / 51.75; -4.77

History

Parish

The parish is small, just 525 acres (212 ha),[4] and rural.[5] There were 109 inhabitants in the 1830s.[1] The population in 1870 was 106, in 24 houses. In 1961, the population was 69.[4] The parish subsequently came under the Church in Wales parish of Narberth and Tenby.[6]

Coal was mined in the parish in the early 20th century and in 1915 the Saundersfoot Railway was extended to Reynalton. Reynalton Colliery closed in 1921.[7]

Parish church

The parish church of St James was described by Samuel Lewis in 1833 as "a small ancient edifice, with a low tower, and in a very dilapidated condition".[1] It has mediaeval origins and retains its original tower; the building was restored in the 19th century and is now a Grade II listed building.[8][9]

Internet access

In December 2008, Reynalton was one of six broadband "not-spots" in Wales – communities without high-speed Internet access; the Welsh Assembly Government in conjunction with BT confirmed that coverage in these areas would soon be upgraded to bring them into line with the rest of the UK.[10] In 2010, Reynalton became broadband enabled.[11]

References

External links

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• Further historical information and sources on GENUKI

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