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| {{Short description|Village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales}} | |||
| {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}} | ||
| {{Infobox UK place | {{Infobox UK place | ||
| | country = Wales | | country = Wales | ||
| | official_name = Abergwili | | official_name = Abergwili | ||
| | constituency_welsh_assembly = ] | | constituency_welsh_assembly = ] | ||
| | static_image_name = |
| static_image_name = St Davids Church Abergwili (geograph 3082469).jpg | ||
| | static_image_caption = | | static_image_caption = St Davids Church | ||
| | coordinates = {{coord|51.866|-4.269|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|51.866|-4.269|display=inline,title}} | ||
| | community_wales = Abergwili | | community_wales = Abergwili | ||
| | unitary_wales = ] | | unitary_wales = ] | ||
| | lieutenancy_wales = ] | | lieutenancy_wales = ] | ||
| | constituency_westminster = ] | | constituency_westminster = ] | ||
| | population = 1612 | | population = 1612 | ||
| | population_ref = <ref>(2011){{cite web|url=https://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11119791&c=SA32+7EX&d=16&e=62&g=6491968&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1428937287290&enc=1|title=Community population 2011 |access-date=13 April 2015}}</ref> | | population_ref = <ref>(2011){{cite web|url=https://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11119791&c=SA32+7EX&d=16&e=62&g=6491968&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1428937287290&enc=1|title=Community population 2011 |access-date=13 April 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| | dial_code = 01267 | | dial_code = 01267 | ||
| | os_grid_reference = SN438210 | | os_grid_reference = SN438210 | ||
| | module= ]<br />Map of the community | |||
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| '''Abergwili''' ({{pronunciation|Abergwili.ogg|Welsh pronunciation|help=no}}) is a village and ] in ], Wales, near the confluence of the rivers ] and ], close to the town of ]. It is also an ]. | '''Abergwili''' ({{pronunciation|Abergwili.ogg|Welsh pronunciation|help=no}}) is a village and ] in ], Wales, near the confluence of the rivers ] and ], close to the town of ]. It is also an ]. Named after the village of Abergwili, the community includes the settlements of ], ] and White Mill. The grounds of the former Bishop's Palace are listed on the ]. | ||
| == Bishop's Palace == | == Bishop's Palace == | ||
| The village is known for its Bishop's Palace, home to the ] since 1542, when Bishop ] transferred his palace from ] to Abergwili, re-using the premises of an older ] of priests. The building is believed to have been built between 1283 and 1291, when ] was made bishop of St Davids. It was known as a college until it was amalgamated with another |
The village is known for its Bishop's Palace, home to the ] since 1542, when Bishop ] transferred his palace from ] to Abergwili, re-using the premises of an older ] of priests. The building is believed to have been built between 1283 and 1291, when ] was made bishop of St Davids. It was known as a college until it was amalgamated with another to create Christ College in Brecon. It was almost completely rebuilt in 1903 following a disastrous fire. It contains the ] originally added by ] in 1625, when he was ]. In 1974 the old ] palace was purchased by ] for use as a museum, whilst a new residence for the bishops, "Llys Esgob", was built in part of the grounds, together with Diocesan Offices - thereby continuing a connection with Abergwili which has now lasted for well over 400 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmarthenmuseum.org.uk/history/bishops_palace.html|title=Friends of Carmarthen Museum|access-date=12 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814044733/http://www.carmarthenmuseum.org.uk/history/bishops_palace.html|archive-date=14 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| Until 1802 the river Towy ran past the back of the Palace |
Until 1802 the river Towy ran past the back of the Palace; it changed course and left an ]. Today it is a large lily pond with large amounts of wildlife.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmarthenmuseum.org.uk/history/garden.html|title=Friends of Carmarthen Museum}}</ref> The park is registered at Grade II on the ].<ref>{{NHAW|uid=117|num=PGW(Gm)59(CAM)|desc=Bishop's Palace, Abergwili |class=HPG|access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref> | ||
| == Amenities == | == Amenities == | ||
| Abergwili has seen a substantial increase in population in recent years with new property developments but has kept its character and ] tranquility. | Abergwili has seen a substantial increase in population in recent years with new property developments but has kept its character and ] tranquility. The Celtic cross war memorial was built in memory of those from the village who died in the two world wars. Abergwili has a bilingual primary school in the centre.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709203548/http://www.abergwili.amdro.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx |date=July 9, 2013 }}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | The village is home to the ] rugby union team. Merlin's Hill Centre is a farm which has been opened up to the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merlinshill.com/index.html|title=Merlin's Hill Centre & Bed Breakfast, Carmarthen}}</ref> Merlin's Hill is next to the farm. There is a footpath that goes to the top of the hill, which is the site of an Iron Age hillfort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merlinshill.com/pages/merlin.html|title=Merlin, Merlins Hill and the old hill fort}}</ref> Merlin's Hill is down in local legend as the final resting place of ] from the ]. The "Wheat Sheaf" ] in the village is one of the oldest pubs in Carmarthenshire. Around 1850 there was also a pub called the "Albion Inn". | ||
| The Celtic cross war memorial was built in memory of those from the village who died in the two world wars. | |||
| It has a hospital, ], and heritage railway, ]. It once had a ]. | |||
| Abergwili has a bilingual primary school in the centre.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709203548/http://www.abergwili.amdro.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx |date=July 9, 2013 }}</ref> | |||
| ==Religious history== | |||
| The village is home to the ] rugby union team. | |||
| ⚫ | There are two places of ] worship in the village of Abergwili: Ebeneser Chapel, a Welsh ] Independent Chapel, and ], a ] ]. St David's was rebuilt in the early 1840s when the Rev. ] was vicar, on the foundations of a much earlier church. The new church was consecrated in 1843.<ref name="Coflen">{{cite web |title=St David's Church, Abergwili |url=https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/117057/ |website=Coflein |publisher=Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW) |access-date=20 May 2023}}</ref> The cost was £1,400, and Hughes was later to become ]. ] was buried at this church. | ||
| The parish of Abergwili also includes a number of other places of worship, including the church at Llanfihangel uwch Gwiliand the Independent (Congregationalist) chapel at Peniel. | |||
| ⚫ | Merlin's Hill Centre is a farm which has been opened up to the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merlinshill.com/index.html|title=Merlin's Hill Centre & Bed Breakfast, Carmarthen}}</ref> Merlin's Hill is next the farm. There is a footpath that goes to the top of the hill, which is the site of an Iron Age hillfort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merlinshill.com/pages/merlin.html|title=Merlin, Merlins Hill and the old hill fort}}</ref> Merlin's Hill is down in local legend as the final resting place of ] from the ]. | ||
| ⚫ | ==Local government== | ||
| The "Wheat Sheaf" ] in the village is one of the oldest pubs in Carmarthenshire. Around 1850 there was also a pub called the "Albion Inn". | |||
| ⚫ | Abergwili is an ] for the purposes of elections to ]. From ] until 2017, the ward was represented by ] councillor Pam Palmer. Abergwili also has a community council. It was won by Plaid Cymru candidate Dorian Williams in 2017, who was succeeded by Neil Lewis in ]. | ||
| ⚫ | The ] is bordered by the communities of: ]; ]; ]; ]; ]; and ], all being in Carmarthenshire. | ||
| ⚫ | There are two places of ] worship in Abergwili: Ebeneser Chapel, a Welsh ] Independent Chapel, and St David's, a ] ]. St David's was rebuilt in |
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| == Notable people == | |||
| ⚫ | ==Local |
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| * ] (1760–1850), Welsh Anglican priest and writer | |||
| ⚫ | Abergwili is an ] for the purposes of elections to ]. From ] |
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| * ] (1822–1897), Welsh bishop and scholar, ] from 1874, died in Abergwili | |||
| * ] (1854–1926), professor of Welsh, ] and ] from 1897; died in Abergwili | |||
| ⚫ | The ] is bordered by the communities of: ]; ]; ]; ]; ]; and ], all being in Carmarthenshire. | ||
| * ] (1856–1940), Welsh suffragette, feminist and public speaker; died in Abergwili | |||
| * ] (1860–1934), British sports journalist who wrote about rugby union and cricket | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:37, 2 November 2024
Village and community in Carmarthenshire, WalesHuman settlement in Wales
| Abergwili | |
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.jpg) St Davids Church | |
  AbergwiliLocation within Carmarthenshire | |
| Population | 1,612 |
| OS grid reference | SN438210 |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Carmarthen |
| Postcode district | SA32 |
| Dialling code | 01267 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
51°51′58″N 4°16′08″W / 51.866°N 4.269°W / 51.866; -4.269  Map of the community | |
Abergwili (Welsh pronunciation) is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the confluence of the rivers Towy and Gwili, close to the town of Carmarthen. It is also an electoral ward. Named after the village of Abergwili, the community includes the settlements of Peniel, Llanfihangel-uwch-Gwili and White Mill. The grounds of the former Bishop's Palace are listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
Bishop's Palace
The village is known for its Bishop's Palace, home to the Bishop of St David's since 1542, when Bishop William Barlow transferred his palace from St David's to Abergwili, re-using the premises of an older college of priests. The building is believed to have been built between 1283 and 1291, when Thomas Bek was made bishop of St Davids. It was known as a college until it was amalgamated with another to create Christ College in Brecon. It was almost completely rebuilt in 1903 following a disastrous fire. It contains the chapel originally added by Archbishop Laud in 1625, when he was Bishop of St David's. In 1974 the old episcopal palace was purchased by Carmarthenshire County Council for use as a museum, whilst a new residence for the bishops, "Llys Esgob", was built in part of the grounds, together with Diocesan Offices - thereby continuing a connection with Abergwili which has now lasted for well over 400 years.
Until 1802 the river Towy ran past the back of the Palace; it changed course and left an oxbow lake. Today it is a large lily pond with large amounts of wildlife. The park is registered at Grade II on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
Amenities
Abergwili has seen a substantial increase in population in recent years with new property developments but has kept its character and rural tranquility. The Celtic cross war memorial was built in memory of those from the village who died in the two world wars. Abergwili has a bilingual primary school in the centre.
The village is home to the Carmarthen Quins rugby union team. Merlin's Hill Centre is a farm which has been opened up to the public. Merlin's Hill is next to the farm. There is a footpath that goes to the top of the hill, which is the site of an Iron Age hillfort. Merlin's Hill is down in local legend as the final resting place of Merlin from the Arthurian legend. The "Wheat Sheaf" pub in the village is one of the oldest pubs in Carmarthenshire. Around 1850 there was also a pub called the "Albion Inn".
It has a hospital, Glangwili General Hospital, and heritage railway, Gwili Railway. It once had a railway station.
Religious history
There are two places of Christian worship in the village of Abergwili: Ebeneser Chapel, a Welsh Nonconformist Independent Chapel, and St David's, a Church in Wales parish church. St David's was rebuilt in the early 1840s when the Rev. Joshua Hughes was vicar, on the foundations of a much earlier church. The new church was consecrated in 1843. The cost was £1,400, and Hughes was later to become Bishop of St Asaph. Richard Davies was buried at this church.
The parish of Abergwili also includes a number of other places of worship, including the church at Llanfihangel uwch Gwiliand the Independent (Congregationalist) chapel at Peniel.
Local government
Abergwili is an electoral ward for the purposes of elections to Carmarthenshire County Council. From 1995 until 2017, the ward was represented by Independent councillor Pam Palmer. Abergwili also has a community council. It was won by Plaid Cymru candidate Dorian Williams in 2017, who was succeeded by Neil Lewis in 2022.
The community is bordered by the communities of: Llanllawddog; Llanegwad; Llanarthney; Llangunnor; Carmarthen; and Bronwydd, all being in Carmarthenshire.
Notable people
- David Lewis (1760–1850), Welsh Anglican priest and writer
- Basil Jones (1822–1897), Welsh bishop and scholar, Bishop of St David's from 1874, died in Abergwili
- John Owen (1854–1926), professor of Welsh, Dean of St Asaph and Bishop of St David's from 1897; died in Abergwili
- Alice Abadam (1856–1940), Welsh suffragette, feminist and public speaker; died in Abergwili
- Alfred Pullin (1860–1934), British sports journalist who wrote about rugby union and cricket
References
- (2011)"Community population 2011". Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- "Friends of Carmarthen Museum". Archived from the original on 14 August 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- "Friends of Carmarthen Museum".
- Cadw. "Bishop's Palace, Abergwili (PGW(Gm)59(CAM))". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- Ysgol Abergwili | Abergwili School Archived July 9, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- "Merlin's Hill Centre & Bed Breakfast, Carmarthen".
- "Merlin, Merlins Hill and the old hill fort".
- "St David's Church, Abergwili". Coflein. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW). Retrieved 20 May 2023.
External links
Media related to Abergwili at Wikimedia Commons
- Abergwili Parish website
- P. G. Wright's pictures of Abergwili
- Carmarthenshire County Museum official page