Human settlement in Wales
Tan-y-groes | |
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Tan-y-groesLocation within Ceredigion | |
OS grid reference | SN 2854 4936 |
• Cardiff | 71.9 mi (115.7 km) |
• London | 191.8 mi (308.7 km) |
Community | |
Principal area | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Cardigan |
Postcode district | SA43 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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Tan-y-groes (or Tanygroes) is a hamlet in the community of Penbryn, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 11 km (7 mi) east of Cardigan on the A487 trunk road. Tan-y-groes is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and the Member of Parliament is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru).
Etymology
The name derives from the Welsh language and means "under the cross".
Internal Fire Museum of Power
The Internal Fire Museum of Power in Tan-y-groes displays a collection of internal combustion engines and steam engines, many of which are operational.
Distillery
The 'In the Welsh Wind' distillery in Tan-y-groes makes gin, whisky and other spirits. It was established in 2018 and in 2021 received permission to extend and develop its building.
References
- "Tanygroes, Ceredigion, Cardigan, SA43 2JF – £150,000 Ref C/2166/RD". Morgan & Davies. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- National Assembly for Wales Website; recalled 24 February 2014
- parliament.uk Website; recalled 24 February 2014
- "About Us". Internal Fire Museum of Power. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- "Award Winning Welsh Gin". In the Welsh Wind. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- "Planning Permission Granted for Award-Winning Welsh Whisky Distillery". Business News Wales. 20 May 2021.
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