Llandyfaelog Fach (or ''Llandefaelog Fach'') is a small village and community located in
Powys
Powys ( , ) is a Principal areas of Wales, county and Preserved counties of Wales, preserved county in Wales. It borders Gwynedd, Denbighshire, and Wrexham County Borough, Wrexham to the north; the English Ceremonial counties of England, ceremo ...
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Wales
Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic ...
. It includes the surrounding areas of Glan Honddu, Sarnau, Pwllgloyw and Garthbrengy. These areas border the village. The nearest pubs and shops are in
Brecon
Brecon (; ; ), archaically known as Brecknock, is a market town in Powys, mid Wales. In 1841, it had a population of 5,701. The population in 2001 was 7,901, increasing to 8,250 at the 2011 census. Historically it was the county town of Breck ...
. Cradoc golf course is also nearby.
The village has a church dedicated to Saint
Maelog. The church contains the Cross of Briamail, known as in Welsh.
In the churchyard are the remains of a striking 1816 mausoleum in Egyptian style for the owners of the nearby Penoyre estate. This has largely collapsed recently but previously black lead coffins were visible through its iron barred windows.
References
Genuki: Llandyfaelog Fach, BreconshireBrecon , Brecon Beacons Cottage HolidaysInteresting Information for Llandefaelog Fach, Brecon, Wales, LD3 9PP Postcode*
ttps://parish.churchinwales.org.uk/s467/churches/st-maelogs-llandefaelog-fach_-en/ St. Maelog’s, Llandefaelog Fach – The Benefice of Dan yr Epynt
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Villages in Powys