Llanelwedd
Encyclopedia
Llanelwedd is a village
near Builth Wells
, in Powys
, Wales
. It lies within the historic boundaries of the former county of Radnorshire
.
immediately to the north of Builth Wells. By road, it is the junction of the A470 (from Rhayader), the A483 (from Llandrindod Wells and Welshpool), and the A481
(from Worcester). As the larger town, Builth Wells dominates in the general perception of the area, and Llanelwedd can be perceived as part of the town rather than a separate village.
A now dismantled railway line ran through the village generally following the Wye valley.
The local stone is suitable for various uses, and the Llanelwedd Quarries dominate the landscape on the north-east side of the village.
, which hosts a number of attractions during the year as well as the show. It hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1993.
The village church is at the east end of the village, near the junction of the A481 and A483.
Llanelwedd has one Primary School - Llanelwedd C in W School This has 3 mixed age classes. Dosbarth Coch has nursery and reception, Dosbarth Gwyrdd has year 1 and 2 whilst Dosbarth Glas has years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Apart from the showground, the most visible feature to the passing motorist are the two petrol stations situated on opposite sides of the road. In 2009, these are both Esso
brand, and the one nearest the Llanelwedd Arms has a Co-operative supermarket
on the site.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
near Builth Wells
Builth Wells
Builth Wells is a town in the county of Powys, within the historic boundaries of Brecknockshire, mid Wales, lying at the confluence of the River Wye and the River Irfon, in the Welsh of the Wye Valley. It has a population of 2,352....
, in Powys
Powys
Powys is a local-government county and preserved county in Wales.-Geography:Powys covers the historic counties of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, most of Brecknockshire , and a small part of Denbighshire — an area of 5,179 km², making it the largest county in Wales by land area.It is...
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. It lies within the historic boundaries of the former county of Radnorshire
Radnorshire
Radnorshire is one of thirteen historic and former administrative counties of Wales. It is represented by the Radnorshire area of Powys, which according to the 2001 census, had a population of 24,805...
.
Location and geography
Llanelwedd is located by the River WyeRiver Wye
The River Wye is the fifth-longest river in the UK and for parts of its length forms part of the border between England and Wales. It is important for nature conservation and recreation.-Description:...
immediately to the north of Builth Wells. By road, it is the junction of the A470 (from Rhayader), the A483 (from Llandrindod Wells and Welshpool), and the A481
A4081 road
The A4081 is a short section of A-road connecting the A483 in Llandrindod Wells to the A470 - the main north-to-south road through Wales. It provides convenient access from Llandrindod Wells to the A470 for traffic heading north...
(from Worcester). As the larger town, Builth Wells dominates in the general perception of the area, and Llanelwedd can be perceived as part of the town rather than a separate village.
A now dismantled railway line ran through the village generally following the Wye valley.
The local stone is suitable for various uses, and the Llanelwedd Quarries dominate the landscape on the north-east side of the village.
Features of the village
Llanelwedd is site of the Royal Welsh ShowgroundRoyal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Show is the biggest agricultural show in Europe. It is organised by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, which was formed in 1904, and takes place in July of each year, at Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells, in Powys, Mid Wales....
, which hosts a number of attractions during the year as well as the show. It hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1993.
The village church is at the east end of the village, near the junction of the A481 and A483.
Llanelwedd has one Primary School - Llanelwedd C in W School This has 3 mixed age classes. Dosbarth Coch has nursery and reception, Dosbarth Gwyrdd has year 1 and 2 whilst Dosbarth Glas has years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Apart from the showground, the most visible feature to the passing motorist are the two petrol stations situated on opposite sides of the road. In 2009, these are both Esso
Esso
Esso is an international trade name for ExxonMobil and its related companies. Pronounced , it is derived from the initials of the pre-1911 Standard Oil, and as such became the focus of much litigation and regulatory restriction in the United States. In 1972, it was largely replaced in the U.S. by...
brand, and the one nearest the Llanelwedd Arms has a Co-operative supermarket
Supermarket
A supermarket, a form of grocery store, is a self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments...
on the site.