Llanfor

Llanfor is a village in Gwynedd, Wales near the town of Bala, in the community of Llandderfel.

Llanfor

Llanfor Church
Llanfor
Location within Gwynedd
OS grid referenceSH935366
Community
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBALA
Postcode districtLL23
Dialling code01678
PoliceNorth Wales
FireNorth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament

History

There is evidence of an Iron Age Hill Fort in the immediate area and Roman Castrum.

In the 6th century an unknown Monk from Llanfor was reputedly responsible for converting Llywarch Hen,[1] prince of Rheged to Christianity. It was also the site of a church built by Saint Tyneio, the 6th century Patron Saint of the town.

There is a legend that the Devil used to frequently visit Llanfor Church in the shape of a pig.[2]

Notable People from Llanfor

References

  1. Skene, William F. (Aug 1868). "The Four Ancient Books of Wales, Containing the Cymric Poems Attributed to the Bards of the Sixth Century". The Dublin University Magazine. LXXII (CCCCXXVIII): 226–240. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  2. ""Ejecting the Evil Spirit from Llanfor Church in the Form of a Pig" The Devil, Evil Spirits, Satan in Welsh mythology". WalesDirectory.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
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