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Bryneglwys
Village in Denbighshire, Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bryneglwys is a village and community in Denbighshire, Wales. The village lies to the northeast of Corwen on a hill above a small river, Afon Morwynion, and is situated in the ancient commote of Iâl (Yale).[1] The community covers an area of 9.45 square miles (24.5 km2) and extends to the top of Llantysilio Mountain.[2] It had a population of 369 at the time of the 2011 census, an increase from 344 during the 2001 census.[3][4]
Bryneglwys | |
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![]() St. Tysilio's Church | |
Location within Denbighshire | |
Area | 9.45 sq mi (24.5 km2) |
Population | 369 (2011) |
• Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
OS grid reference | SJ145472 |
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Principal area | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CORWEN |
Postcode district | LL21 |
Dialling code | 01490 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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The 2011 census showed 36.0% of the population could speak Welsh, a fall from 50.3% in 2001.[5] The name of the village means "church hill" in English and was first recorded in 1284 with the spelling "Breneglus".[6]
A 'community portal' website with village news, views and local information can be found at bryneglwys.co.uk.
The village church is dedicated to Saint Tysilio, a Welsh Prince and Bishop, son Brochwel Ysgithrog, a King of Powys of the House of Gwertherion.[6] There has been a church on the site since the early 7th century, but the current building dates from the 15th century and was restored around 1570 and again in 1875.[2][1]
The nearest primary school is Ysgol Dyffryn Iâl in the village of Llandegla. It is a bilingual school under the control of the Church in Wales.[7]
The 16th-century historian David Powel came from the village.[2]