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Llanwnda, Pembrokeshire

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The parish church of St Gwyndaf, situated in a walled churchyard, has mediaeval origins and was extensively restored in the 19th century. It is a Grade II*
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Llanwnda came to a degree of national prominence in the summer of 2007 following the purchase of a semi-derelict farmhouse (
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Ancient and ritualistic remains are scattered about the area of the parish, indicating occupation from prehistoric times.
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To the north of the village is the rocky outcrop of Garnwnda, which was the site of a French soldiers' camp during the
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The hamlet of Trefasser, according to topographer Samuel Lewis, was stated to be the birthplace of
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of 1620, in Llanwnda church, is said to have been rescued from the hands of the French invaders.
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to Pencaer Community Council, electing 3 of the 6 members of the council.
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as well as the village of Llanwnda. The most northerly point is
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was incumbent in the parish for a time in the 12th century.
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Further historical information and sources on GENUKI
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Llanwnda is located in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
OS grid reference
SM932395
Community
Principal area
Pembrokeshire
Preserved county
Country
Wales
Sovereign state
Post town
Postcode district
SA64
Dialling code
Police
Dyfed-Powys
Fire
Mid and West Wales
Ambulance
Welsh
UK Parliament
Preseli Pembrokeshire
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
Preseli Pembrokeshire
UK
Wales
Pembrokeshire
52°00′48″N 5°00′53″W / 52.0134°N 5.0147°W / 52.0134; -5.0147

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