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{{for|the area of Cardiff|Leckwith, Cardiff}}
'''Leckwith''' ({{lang-cy|Llecwydd}}) is a [[district]] of [[Cardiff West (geographical area)|western]] [[Cardiff]], [[Wales]], [[United Kingdom]]. It is home to [[Cardiff City F.C.]]'s and [[Cardiff Blues]] home ground [[Cardiff City Stadium]], [[Fitzalan High School]] and [[Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch]] (a [[Welsh medium education|Welsh-medium]] [[primary school]]). The area around the [[Cardiff City Stadium]] has seen a retail park develop with well known stores such as [[Asda]], [[Costco]], [[Next (clothing)|Next]] and [[Marks & Spencer]].
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| country = Wales
| welsh_name = Lecwydd
| coordinates = {{coord|51.46|-3.21|display=inline,title}}
| label_position = left
| official_name = Leckwith
| unitary_wales = [[Vale of Glamorgan]]
| lieutenancy_wales = [[South Glamorgan]]
| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Vale of Glamorgan (Assembly constituency)|Vale of Glamorgan]]
| constituency_westminster = [[Vale of Glamorgan (UK Parliament constituency)|Vale of Glamorgan]]
| post_town = CARDIFF
| postcode_district = CF11
| postcode_area = CF
| dial_code = +44-29
| population =
| static_image = The Green, Leckwith, Cardiff. - geograph.org.uk - 368049.jpg
| static_image_width = 250px
| static_image_caption = The Green, Leckwith
}}
'''Leckwith''' ({{langx|cy|Lecwydd}}) is a small village in the [[Vale of Glamorgan]], just west of [[Cardiff]]. Historically, the [[parish]] of Leckwith also included land on the east side of the [[river Ely]] that is now part of [[Cardiff]] itself. This area is also commonly known as [[Leckwith, Cardiff|Leckwith]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name ''Leckwith'' is an anglicisation of the Welsh ''Lecwydd'', with the common replacement of Welsh <-dd> by English <-th> (as in ''Gruffudd''>''Griffith''). ''Lecwydd'' probably derives from the [[personal name]] ''Helygwydd'' (possibly the name of a local holy man or Welsh [[saint]]). The change from <-gw-> to <-cw-> may be compared to that in the personal name ''Tecwyn'' (<''Tegwyn'').<ref>Gwynedd O. Pierce, ''The Place-names of Dinas Powys Hundred''. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 1968 {{ISBN|0-7083-0338-2}}, pp. 49–52.</ref>


Since at least the nineteenth century ''Lecwydd'' sometimes appears in Welsh as ''Llechwydd'' or ''Llechwedd''. These forms have been linked to the common Welsh noun ''llechwedd'' (hillside, slope), which has been taken to refer to Leckwith Woods, which rise up steeply from the river Ely.<ref>For example, Samuel Lewis, ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=Gp9BAQAAMAAJ&dq=Llechwydd+leckwith&pg=PT20 A Topographical Dictionary of Wales]'', vol. 2 (London, 1840). See also Owen Jones, ''Cymru: Yn Hanesyddol, Parthedegol a Bywgraphyddol'' (London: Blackie & Son, 1875), p. 188.</ref> Linguistically, however, there is no relationship between ''Lecwydd'' and ''llechwedd'', and the connection is probably a result of [[folk etymology]]. This explanation of the name ''Lecwydd'' is still sometimes seen, however.<ref>Cardiff Council, [http://formerly.cardiff.gov.uk/objview.asp?object_id=19082 ''Ely Valley Cross Boundary Walks: Trelai Park to Leckwith Woods''].</ref>
Although Leckwith may derive from the [[personal name]] ''Helygwydd'' and ''Lle'' meaning place: the place of Helygwydd (possibly a warrior or [[saint]]), it is more likely to come from a simple descriptive name formed from the Welsh ''lle'' or ''llecyn,'' place; ''helyg'' willow and ''gwydd'' trees, ''Lle-helygwydd'', the place of the willow trees. the ''hely'' element having been lost in local usage over time.
==Landmarks==
The old stone triple-arched [[Leckwith Bridge]] crosses the [[River Ely]] to the east. It is Grade II* [[Listed buildings|listed]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Old Leckwith Bridge (partly in Canton Community), Canton|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-26487-old-leckwith-bridge-partly-in-canton-comm|publisher=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=31 March 2013}}</ref> and dates from before 1536.<ref>[http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/24126/details/LECKWITH+OLD+BRIDGE%2C+LECKWITH%2C+CARDIFF/ Leckwith Old Bridge, Leckwith, Cardiff], Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. Retrieved 31 March 2013.</ref> The historic church of St. James, rebuilt in the nineteenth century, like several others around Cardiff, was abandoned and fell into ruin in the second half of the twentieth century.


==Politics==
Leckwith is part of the [[Michaelston-le-Pit and Leckwith]] [[Community (Wales)|community]] together with the neighbouring village of [[Michaelston-le-Pit]]. The two villages elect a [[community council]].<ref>[http://www.michaelstonandleckwithcouncil.co.uk/Michaelston-CC/Default.aspx Michaelston-le-Pit & Leckwith Community Council], Michaelston-le-Pit & Leckwith Community Council website]. Retrieved 9 September 2017.</ref>


==Transport==
==References==
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==External links==
Leckwith is directly accessed from the [[A4232 road|A4232]] linking it to [[Culverhouse Cross]], [[M4 motorway|M4 J33 Cardiff West]] and [[Cardiff Bay]]. [[Cardiff Bus]] has its main depot in the area and operates services 12/13 eastbound to [[Cardiff city centre|city centre]] and Tremorfa and westbound to [[Canton, Cardiff|Canton]], [[Ely, Cardiff|Ely]] & [[Culverhouse Cross]]. The 1/2 ''Bay Circle'' route runs clockwise to Canton, [[Fairwater, Cardiff|Fairwater]], [[Llandaff]], [[Llandaff North]], [[Gabalfa]], [[Heath]] & [[Cathays]] and anticlockwise to [[Grangetown, Cardiff|Grangetown]], [[Cardiff Bay]], [[Cardiff central bus station|Central Stn]], [[Splott]], [[Tremorfa]] & [[Roath]].
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*[https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2754753 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Leckwith and surrounding area]


{{Vale of Glamorgan}}
The area is served by [[Ninian Park railway station]] with services northbound to [[Radyr railway station|Radyr]] via [[Fairwater railway station|Fairwater]] and southbound to [[Cardiff Central railway station|Cardiff Central]].

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==External links==
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*[http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2754753 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Leckwith and surrounding area]


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For the area of Cardiff, see Leckwith, Cardiff.

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51°28′N 3°13′W / 51.46°N 3.21°W / 51.46; -3.21

Leckwith (Welsh: Lecwydd) is a small village in the Vale of Glamorgan, just west of Cardiff. Historically, the parish of Leckwith also included land on the east side of the river Ely that is now part of Cardiff itself. This area is also commonly known as Leckwith.

Etymology

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The name Leckwith is an anglicisation of the Welsh Lecwydd, with the common replacement of Welsh <-dd> by English <-th> (as in Gruffudd>Griffith). Lecwydd probably derives from the personal name Helygwydd (possibly the name of a local holy man or Welsh saint). The change from <-gw-> to <-cw-> may be compared to that in the personal name Tecwyn (<Tegwyn).[1]

Since at least the nineteenth century Lecwydd sometimes appears in Welsh as Llechwydd or Llechwedd. These forms have been linked to the common Welsh noun llechwedd (hillside, slope), which has been taken to refer to Leckwith Woods, which rise up steeply from the river Ely.[2] Linguistically, however, there is no relationship between Lecwydd and llechwedd, and the connection is probably a result of folk etymology. This explanation of the name Lecwydd is still sometimes seen, however.[3]

Landmarks

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The old stone triple-arched Leckwith Bridge crosses the River Ely to the east. It is Grade II* listed[4] and dates from before 1536.[5] The historic church of St. James, rebuilt in the nineteenth century, like several others around Cardiff, was abandoned and fell into ruin in the second half of the twentieth century.

Politics

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Leckwith is part of the Michaelston-le-Pit and Leckwith community together with the neighbouring village of Michaelston-le-Pit. The two villages elect a community council.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Gwynedd O. Pierce, The Place-names of Dinas Powys Hundred. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 1968 ISBN 0-7083-0338-2, pp. 49–52.
  2. ^ For example, Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales, vol. 2 (London, 1840). See also Owen Jones, Cymru: Yn Hanesyddol, Parthedegol a Bywgraphyddol (London: Blackie & Son, 1875), p. 188.
  3. ^ Cardiff Council, Ely Valley Cross Boundary Walks: Trelai Park to Leckwith Woods.
  4. ^ "Old Leckwith Bridge (partly in Canton Community), Canton". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  5. ^ Leckwith Old Bridge, Leckwith, Cardiff, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  6. ^ Michaelston-le-Pit & Leckwith Community Council, Michaelston-le-Pit & Leckwith Community Council website]. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
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