Other places · Mid Wales
Emlyn
Also known as: Emlyn (cantref)
In or near Llandysul.
Emlyn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontgoch · 1.0 km
About
Emlyn is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
From the Wikipedia article
Emlyn was one of the seven cantrefi of Dyfed, an ancient district of Wales, which became part of Deheubarth in around 950. It consisted of the northern part of Dyfed bordering on the River Teifi. Its southern boundary followed the ridge of the line of hills separating the Teifi valley from the valleys of the Tâf and Tywi.
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Background
Description
In 1282, the Statute of Rhuddlan converted the king's lands into counties, with those enfeoffed to Maredudd (including Emlyn Uwch Cych) becoming the main part of Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire was administratively subdivided into a number of hundreds, with Emlyn Uwch Cych falling within Elvet Hundred. Maredudd's son, Rhys ap Maredudd had by now inherited Maredudd's baronies, which continued to existthough now within Carmarthenshireuntil Rhys committed treason in 1287, attempting a rebellion. The part of Emlyn west of the CuchEmlyn Is Cych ()remained part of the Marcher Lordship of Pembroke, which continued to be held by William Marshall's descendants until 1389, when the then Marcher Lord…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0330, -4.4350
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llangeler
- Postcode
- SA38 9JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Pontgoch — 1 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Afon Teifi Caravan and Camping Park
Campsites · 1.0 km
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.0 km
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.0 km
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.1 km
Church of St Tyfriog
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Railed Monument E of St Tyfriog's Church
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Llandyfriog
Other places · 1.4 km
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.4 km
Helen Elliott
Galleries · 1.5 km
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Campsites · Mid Wales
Afon Teifi Caravan and Camping Park
Afon Teifi Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.
📷 3Heritage railways · Mid Wales
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway) is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Mid Wales
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway) is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Mid Wales
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway)
Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi (Teifi Valley Railway) is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Mid Wales
Church of St Tyfriog
Church of St Tyfriog — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Railed Monument E of St Tyfriog's Church
Railed Monument E of St Tyfriog's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Emlyn
Places to stay
📷 3Campsites · Mid Wales
Afon Teifi Caravan and Camping Park
Afon Teifi Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Mid Wales
Moelfryn Caravan and Camping Park
Moelfryn Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Bunch of Grapes
The Bunch of Grapes — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Pendre Inn
The Pendre Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · Mid Wales
Cardiff Arms
Cardiff Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emlyn?
- Emlyn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA38 9JA), in the parish of Llangeler.
- What is Emlyn?
- Emlyn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Emlyn?
- The nearest railway station is Pontgoch, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA38 9JA.
- How do I get to Emlyn?
- The nearest railway station is Pontgoch, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA38 9JA.