Penperlleni

Penperlleni is a hamlet within community and electoral ward of Goetre Fawr in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Amenities in Penperlleni

The Goytre Arms in Penperlleni

Goytre Fawr Primary School

Goytre Village Hall & Social Club

Penperlleni Post Office

Etymology

The name of Penperlleni derives from two Welsh words, Pen refers to the summit or top of a hill, the second element perlleni, has been interpreted as meaning a "round mass" and an "area of round hills", although the current Welsh word for orchard (perllan) may apply.^[1]

History and amenities

Penperlleni was previously known as Pelleny (1256), Pethllenny (1330), Pelleny (1349) and Pellenig (1593).^[1] Penperlleni has a number of amenities, including a primary school, Goytre Fawr Primary School and a church, Capel Ed, a public house, the Goytre Arms and a village hall and post office.

Penperlleni lies on the Newport–Shrewsbury Trunk Road (A4042 road).