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{{Short description|Village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales}}
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|community_wales= Llangunnor | community_wales = Llangunnor
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|population= 2381 | population = 2381
|population_ref=(2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/llangunnor-w05000493#sthash.IbVTwEqW.dpbs|title=Community and Ward population 2011|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref> | population_ref = (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/llangunnor-w05000493#sthash.IbVTwEqW.dpbs|title=Community and Ward population 2011|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref>
|post_town= Carmarthen
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'''Llangunnor''' is a ] located in ], Wales. '''Llangunnor''' ({{langx|cy|Llangynnwr}}) is a village and ] located in ], Wales. It is the southern suburb of ] town and consists mainly of suburban housing which has expanded in recent years. It has a small shop, two chapels, a church and a primary school. It is made up of the villages and hamlets of ], Pensarn, Login and Pibwrlwyd.
It is the southern suburb of ] town and consists mainly of typical suburban housing which has expanded in recent years. It has a small shop, two chapels, a church and a Primary School. It is made up of the villages and hamlets of Nantycaws, Pensarn, ] and Pibwrlwyd.


==Saint Ceinwr's church== ==St Ceinwr's church==
The parish church of ] is the resting place of ] the famous Welsh hymn-writer. The oldest part of the present church building dates possibly from the 14th century, But the site has probably been a holy place since the earliest years of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://parish.churchinwales.org.uk/d686/churches-en/st-ceinwr_-en/|title=St. Ceinwr - The Parish of Llangynnwr and Cwmffrwd|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref> The oldest part of the present church building dates possibly from the 14th century. ] the Welsh hymn-writer is buried there. A stone tablet inside the church commemorates the essayist and politician ]. The church is a Grade II ].<ref>{{Cadw|num=82388|desc=Church of St Ceinwr, Llangunnor|grade=II|access-date=9 February 2024}}</ref> The vicars of St Ceinwr's can be traced back to at least 1661 and are recorded on the Incumbent board inside the church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnor.net/church/vicars|title=Llangunnor Network|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref>
The church is a Grade II ].<ref></ref>


⚫ The parish also has two ] chapels - Babell which is ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnorcommunitycouncil.co.uk/Llangunnor-Community-Council/capel_babell-13318.aspx|title=Capel Babell - Llangunnor Community Council Website|accessdate=3 October 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006090444/http://www.llangunnorcommunitycouncil.co.uk/Llangunnor-Community-Council/capel_babell-13318.aspx|archivedate=6 October 2014}}</ref> and Philadelphia which is ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnorcommunitycouncil.co.uk/Llangunnor-Community-Council/capel_philadelphia-13318.aspx|title=Capel Philadelphia - Llangunnor Community Council Website|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref> Notable graves include those of poet ] (1833 - 1907),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnor.net/news/22111907|title=Llangunnor Network|website=Llangunnor Network|accessdate=19 September 2017}}</ref> hymn-writer ] and Sir ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://biography.wales/article/s8-MACL-JOH-1865|title = MACLEAN, Sir EWEN JOHN (1865-1953), first professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Welsh National School of Medicine &#124; Dictionary of Welsh Biography}}</ref>
The vicars of St Ceinwr's can be traced back to at least 1661 and are recorded on the Incumbent board inside the church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnor.net/church/vicars|title=Llangunnor Network|work=Llangunnor Network|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref>


==Manor House==
A stone tablet inside the church commemorates the well-known essayist and politician ]. The organ was a gift from the Francis family, installed in 1951, and originally stood in the Deri Ormond Mansion, ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnorcommunitycouncil.co.uk/Llangunnor-Community-Council/st_cynnwr_church-13318.aspx|title=St Cynnwr Church - Llangunnor Community Council Website|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref>
Bryn Towy Mansion in a Grade II ], which was built by William Bonville Junior in approximately 1850.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300009737-bryn-towy-mansion-llangunnor | title=Bryn Towy Mansion, Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://portfolio.savills.com/property/bryntowy-mansion/#:~:text=Bryntowy%20Mansion%20is%20an%20elegant,house%20and%20stables%20to%20rear%E2%80%A6 | title=Bryntowy Mansion }}</ref>

⚫ The parish also has two ] chapels - Babell which is ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnorcommunitycouncil.co.uk/Llangunnor-Community-Council/capel_babell-13318.aspx|title=Capel Babell - Llangunnor Community Council Website|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref> and Philadelphia which is ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnorcommunitycouncil.co.uk/Llangunnor-Community-Council/capel_philadelphia-13318.aspx|title=Capel Philadelphia - Llangunnor Community Council Website|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref>


== School == == School ==
Llangunnor has a mixed primary school for day pupils aged 3 to 11 years. The present school buildings were opened in 1961 and accommodate the Junior Department, Welsh Nursery and English Infants. The Nursery and Welsh Infant Departments are accommodated in a section built in 1980. The school is sited in semi-rural surroundings south of the town of Carmarthen, close to the ].
Llangunnor boasts a dual stream mixed County Primary School for day pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
The present school buildings were opened in 1961 and accommodate the Junior Department, Welsh Nursery
and English Infants.
The Nursery and Welsh Infant Departments are accommodated in a section built in 1980.
The school is sited in semi-rural surroundings south of the town of Carmarthen, close to the
River Tywi.


== Community Council == == Governance ==
Llangunnor Community Council is made of two wards (East & West) and represented by thirteen elected members. The Council meets on the third Thursday of every month (except in August) at 'Yr Aelwyd' and meeting are open to the general public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnor.net/council/dates|title=Llangunnor Network|work=Llangunnor Network|accessdate=18 October 2014}}</ref> Llangunnor Community Council is made of two wards (East & West) and represented by thirteen elected members. The Council meets on the third Thursday of every month (except in August) at 'Yr Aelwyd' and meeting are open to the general public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llangunnor.net/council/dates|title=Llangunnor Network|accessdate=18 October 2014}}</ref> The community is bordered by the communities of: ]; ]; ]; ]; ]; and ], all being in Carmarthenshire. Llangunnor is also the name of the county electoral ward to ]. The ward is coterminous with the community. The ward is represented by one county councillor.<ref>{{cite web|title=The County of Carmarthenshire (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1998|url=https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3136/schedule/made |publisher=Legislation.gov.uk|date=23 November 1998 |access-date=24 July 2022}}</ref>

The community is bordered by the communities of: ]; ]; ]; ]; ]; and ], all being in Carmarthenshire.

==Development==
In recent years major developments in the area have particularly affected Pensarn, a former residential area which saw many houses demolished in the early 1980s, to make way for the Southern bypass. The Belle Vue Hotel and the Square and Compass public house were also demolished. The area was affected with the building of the Eastern bypass.

The area has attracted major national retailers which have helped to establish Pensarn as a major out of town shopping district for the local populace in Carmarthen and the surrounding area. In September 2014 ] and ] opened stores in the area.


==References== ==References==
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==Further reading== ==Further reading==
*Jones, Major Francis. (1986), ''Llangunnor, A Contribution''. *Jones, Major Francis. (1986), ''Llangunnor, A Contribution''.
*Treharne, Cyril L. (1989), ''The History of Llangunnor Church, Llangunnor'', ISBN 1871600022 *Treharne, Cyril L. (1989), ''The History of Llangunnor Church, Llangunnor'', {{ISBN|1871600022}}


== External links == == External links ==
* The definitive website regarding the history of Llangunnor along with preserving the history of Llangunnor extensive work is done with promoting Llangunnor * - local information website
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Village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales

Human settlement in Wales
Llangunnor
Parish church of Saint Ceinwr
Llangunnor is located in CarmarthenshireLlangunnorLlangunnorLocation within Carmarthenshire
Population2,381 (2011)
OS grid referenceSN433200
Community
  • Llangunnor
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCARMARTHEN
Postcode districtSA31
Postcode districtSA32
Dialling code01267
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Carmarthenshire

51°51′25″N 4°16′34″W / 51.85699°N 4.276085°W / 51.85699; -4.276085


Map of the community
Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters

Llangunnor (Welsh: Llangynnwr) is a village and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is the southern suburb of Carmarthen town and consists mainly of suburban housing which has expanded in recent years. It has a small shop, two chapels, a church and a primary school. It is made up of the villages and hamlets of Nantycaws, Pensarn, Login and Pibwrlwyd.

St Ceinwr's church

The oldest part of the present church building dates possibly from the 14th century. David Charles the Welsh hymn-writer is buried there. A stone tablet inside the church commemorates the essayist and politician Sir Richard Steele. The church is a Grade II listed building. The vicars of St Ceinwr's can be traced back to at least 1661 and are recorded on the Incumbent board inside the church.

The parish also has two nonconformist chapels - Babell which is Methodist and Philadelphia which is Independent. Notable graves include those of poet Lewis Morris (1833 - 1907), hymn-writer David Charles and Sir Ewen Maclean.

Manor House

Bryn Towy Mansion in a Grade II listed building, which was built by William Bonville Junior in approximately 1850.

School

Llangunnor has a mixed primary school for day pupils aged 3 to 11 years. The present school buildings were opened in 1961 and accommodate the Junior Department, Welsh Nursery and English Infants. The Nursery and Welsh Infant Departments are accommodated in a section built in 1980. The school is sited in semi-rural surroundings south of the town of Carmarthen, close to the River Tywi.

Governance

Llangunnor Community Council is made of two wards (East & West) and represented by thirteen elected members. The Council meets on the third Thursday of every month (except in August) at 'Yr Aelwyd' and meeting are open to the general public. The community is bordered by the communities of: Abergwili; Llanarthney; Llanddarog; Llangyndeyrn; Llandyfaelog; and Carmarthen, all being in Carmarthenshire. Llangunnor is also the name of the county electoral ward to Carmarthenshire County Council. The ward is coterminous with the community. The ward is represented by one county councillor.

References

  1. "Community and Ward population 2011". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  2. Cadw. "Church of St Ceinwr, Llangunnor (Grade II) (82388)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  3. "Llangunnor Network". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  4. "Capel Babell - Llangunnor Community Council Website". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  5. "Capel Philadelphia - Llangunnor Community Council Website". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  6. "Llangunnor Network". Llangunnor Network. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  7. "MACLEAN, Sir EWEN JOHN (1865-1953), first professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Welsh National School of Medicine | Dictionary of Welsh Biography".
  8. "Bryn Towy Mansion, Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire".
  9. "Bryntowy Mansion".
  10. "Llangunnor Network". Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  11. "The County of Carmarthenshire (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1998". Legislation.gov.uk. 23 November 1998. Retrieved 24 July 2022.

Further reading

  • Jones, Major Francis. (1986), Llangunnor, A Contribution.
  • Treharne, Cyril L. (1989), The History of Llangunnor Church, Llangunnor, ISBN 1871600022

External links


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