Llanllechid () is a village near Bethesda and a

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, Wales with a population of 889 as of the 2011 UK census and an area of . The community also includes Tal-y-Bont near

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and a large part of the

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range so is therefore sparsely populated.

Eglwys St Llechid, Llanllechid

St Llechid is the patron saint of the village, where she founded the parish church and a holy well (now lost). The church closed in 2002. Ffynnon Llechid, Llanllechid

Notable people

John Francon Williams John Francon Williams (1854 – 4 September 1911) was a Welsh writer, geographer, historian, journalist, cartographer, and inventor, born in Llanllechid, Caernarvonshire. His seminal work was ''The Geography of the Oceans''. Family John Franc ...

(1854–1911), writer, geographer, cartographer, journalist, editor, historian, inventor; born and grew up in Llanllechid *

Elias Owen Elias Owen may refer to: * Elias Owen (footballer) (1863–1888), Welsh amateur footballer * Elias Owen (priest) Rev. Elias Owen MA, F.S.A. (2 December 1833 – 19 May 1899) was a Welsh cleric and antiquarian whose works include ''The Old Ston ...

(1863–1888), a Welsh amateur football goalkeeper with three caps for

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. * Brenda Chamberlain (1912–1971), artist *

Gruff Rhys Gruffudd Maredudd Bowen Rhys (; born 18 July 1970) is a Welsh musician, composer, producer, filmmaker and author. He performs solo and with several bands, including Super Furry Animals, which obtained mainstream success in the 1990s. He formed ...

(born 1970), musician and member of

Super Furry Animals Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band formed in Cardiff in 1993. For the duration of their professional career, the band consisted of Gruff Rhys (lead vocals, guitar), Huw Bunford (lead guitar, vocals), Guto Pryce (bass guitar), Cian Ciaran ...

* Margaret Thomas (born 1779), musician and hymn writer

References

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