Reynalton

Reynalton is a small village and parish[1] in Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Tenby and Kilgetty, and is in Kilgetty/Begelly community.[2][3]

Reynalton

Church of St James, Reynalton
Reynalton
Location within Pembrokeshire
OS grid referenceSN090094
Community
  • Kilgetty/Begelly
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh

History

Parish

The parish is small, just 525 acres (212 ha),[4] and rural.[5] There were 109 inhabitants in the 1830s.[1] The population in 1870 was 106, in 24 houses. In 1961, the population was 69.[4] The parish subsequently came under the Church in Wales parish of Narberth and Tenby.[6]

Coal was mined in the parish in the early 20th century and in 1915 the Saundersfoot Railway was extended to Reynalton. Reynalton Colliery closed in 1921.[7]

Parish church

The parish church of St James was described by Samuel Lewis in 1833 as "a small ancient edifice, with a low tower, and in a very dilapidated condition".[1] It has mediaeval origins and retains its original tower; the building was restored in the 19th century and is now a Grade II listed building.[8][9]

Internet access

In December 2008, Reynalton was one of six broadband "not-spots" in Wales – communities without high-speed Internet access; the Welsh Assembly Government in conjunction with BT confirmed that coverage in these areas would soon be upgraded to bring them into line with the rest of the UK.[10] In 2010, Reynalton became broadband enabled.[11]

References
  1. "GENUKI: Reynalton". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  2. pembrokeshire.gov.uk (Expand Local Representatives)
  3. "Pembrokeshire Town and Community Councils: Kilgetty and Begelly Community Council". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  4. "GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Reynalton in Pembrokeshire: A Vision of Britain through Time". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  5. "GENUKI Parish Map 129". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  6. "Church in Wales: St James, Reynalton". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  7. "Coflein: Reynalton Extension, Saundersfoot Railway". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  8. "British Listed Buildings: Reynalton Church". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  9. Cadw. "Reynalton Church  (Grade II) (6091)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  10. "Broadband for 'not-spot' villages". BBC News. 18 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  11. "Broadband 'notspots' go online". BBC News. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
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