Treflys
Treflys is a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and is 49.9 miles (80.4 km) from Cardiff and 154.4 miles (248.5 km) from London.[1][2] In 2011 the population of Treflys was 484 with 15.1% of them able to speak Welsh.[3] It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire.
| Treflys | |
|---|---|
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  Treflys Location within Powys | |
| Population | 484 |
| OS grid reference | SN 903 508 |
| • Cardiff | 49.9 mi (80.3 km) |
| • London | 154.4 mi (248.5 km) |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Llanwrtyd |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
The villages of Beulah, Llanfechan and Garth lies within the community. Eglwys Oen Duw is a Grade II* Listed Building situated between Beulah and Abergwesyn, approximately 1.2 km NW of Beulah village.[4] Treflys, in the Middle Ages was a "Cwmwd" within the Cantref of Buellt.
For elections to Powys County Council, Treflys is covered by the Llanwrtyd Wells electoral ward.
References
- Bangor University Placenames Unit (Canolfan Bedwyr); accessed 9 May 2014
- Google Maps (Map). Google.
- Welsh Government website; 2011 Census Returns and stats; accessed 9 May 2014
- www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk website; accessed 10 May 2014.
See also
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