Llandysilio

Llandysilio is a small village and community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales.

Llandysilio

Montgomery Canal Bridge in Llandysilio
Llandysilio
Location within Powys
Population1,122 (2011 census)
OS grid referenceSJ268196
Principal area
Ceremonial county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLLANYMYNECH
Postcode districtSY22
Dialling code01691
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament

Its population at the 2001 Census was 962,[1] increasing to 1,122 at the 2011 census.[2] The present parish church, dedicated to Saint Tysilio, dates from 1867 but tradition states that a church was founded here by Tysilio in the seventh century.[3] The community includes the village of Four Crosses, Powys.

Governance

An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward had a population of 1,789 at the 2011 Census.[4]

References

  1. Census 2001
  2. "Community population 2011". Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  3. "Church of St Tysilio, Llandysilio". The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 14 October 2008.
  4. "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 12 November 2015.


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