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'''Llanon''' (also spelt '''Llan-non''') is a [[village]] in [[Ceredigion]], [[Wales]]. It adjoins the village of [[Llansantffraid, Ceredigion|Llansantffraid]]<ref>One of several parishes of that name disambiguated in the Welsh language Wikipedia: ''[[:cy:Llansantffraid|Llansantffraid]]'' {{cy icon}}</ref> on the [[coast]] of [[Cardigan Bay]], {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=on}} north of [[Aberaeron]] and {{convert|11|mi|km}} south of [[Aberystwyth]] on the [[A487 road]]. It is |
'''Llanon''' (also spelt '''Llan-non''') is a [[village]] in [[Ceredigion]], [[Wales]]. It adjoins the village of [[Llansantffraid, Ceredigion|Llansantffraid]]<ref>One of several parishes of that name disambiguated in the Welsh language Wikipedia: ''[[:cy:Llansantffraid|Llansantffraid]]'' {{cy icon}}</ref> on the [[coast]] of [[Cardigan Bay]], {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=on}} north of [[Aberaeron]] and {{convert|11|mi|km}} south of [[Aberystwyth]] on the [[A487 road]]. It is situated on a raised [[beach]]. The village is named after the church of [[Saint Non]] (''[[llan place name|llan]]-Non''), the mother of [[Saint David]]. By tradition, St David was brought up in Llanon. |
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==St David connection== |
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The village is named after the church of [[Saint Non]] (''[[llan place name|llan]]-Non''), the mother of [[Saint David]]. By tradition, St David was brought up in Llanon. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| ⚫ | The village prospered in the 18th century and 19th century with industries rooted in the land and on the sea. [[Shipbuilding]] employed 130 men in 1861 out of a population of 1,300. It was at this period that much of the current village was developed; several [[Nonconformist]] chapels and a school were built, and the village enjoyed a large range of shops and services including five [[pub]]s and a [[brewery]], three [[blacksmith]]s, shoemakers, [[wheelwright]]s and a [[bakery]]. |
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| ⚫ | The village prospered in the 18th century and 19th century with industries rooted in the land and on the sea. [[Shipbuilding]] employed 130 men in 1861 out of a population of 1,300. It was at this period that much of the current village was developed; several [[Nonconformist]] chapels and a school were built, and the village enjoyed a large range of shops and services including five [[pub]]s and a [[brewery]], three [[blacksmith]]s, |
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The [[beach]] is of pebble and stone with areas of sand exposed at low tide. The beach is backed by boulder clay [[sea cliff]]s which are receding through attack by the sea. |
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==Plas Morfa== |
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Plas Morfa is located roughly {{convert|1|km|mi|abbr=on}} south of the village. The area is reached by a single track road leading from the [[A487 road]] at the south end of Llanon. |
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The area is best known for the large hotel 'Plas Morfa' at the end of the road, adjacent to the beach. |
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| ⚫ | The beach is notable for its ancient fishing pools, reputedly built by the monks of [[Strata Florida Abbey]]. These pools were created using large stones from the beach to create a u-shaped wall from the high tide line which is totally submerged at high tide. As the tide recedes, fish are trapped in the pools but do not die, as they are retained in the shallow water by the walls. |
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| ⚫ | The [[beach]] is of pebble and stone with areas of sand exposed at low tide and backed by boulder clay [[sea cliff]]s which are receding through attack by the sea. A beach area south of the village is notable for its ancient fishing pools, reputedly built by the monks of [[Strata Florida Abbey]]. These pools were created using large stones from the beach to create a u-shaped wall from the high tide line which is totally submerged at high tide. As the tide recedes, fish are trapped in the pools but do not die, as they are retained in the shallow water by the walls. |
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==Notable residents== |
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*[[Catrin Finch]], for a time harpist to the [[Prince of Wales]],<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/catrin-finch/ BBC Website - Catrin Finch]</ref> was born and grew up in Llanon but now lives outside Cardiff |
*[[Catrin Finch]], for a time harpist to the [[Prince of Wales]],<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/catrin-finch/ BBC Website - Catrin Finch]</ref> was born and grew up in Llanon but now lives outside Cardiff |
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*Paul Jackson, was a notable resident for several years. He built an empire based around adult entertainment. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Revision as of 08:05, 1 January 2015
| Llanon | |
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| Population | 2,482 (2001 census, Llansantffraed) |
| OS grid reference | SN515671 |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LLANON |
| Postcode district | SY23 5 |
| Dialling code | 01974 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
Llanon (also spelt Llan-non) is a village in Ceredigion, Wales. It adjoins the village of Llansantffraid[1] on the coast of Cardigan Bay, 5 mi (8.0 km) north of Aberaeron and 11 miles (18 km) south of Aberystwyth on the A487 road. It is situated on a raised beach. The village is named after the church of Saint Non (llan-Non), the mother of Saint David. By tradition, St David was brought up in Llanon.
History
The village prospered in the 18th century and 19th century with industries rooted in the land and on the sea. Shipbuilding employed 130 men in 1861 out of a population of 1,300. It was at this period that much of the current village was developed; several Nonconformist chapels and a school were built, and the village enjoyed a large range of shops and services including five pubs and a brewery, three blacksmiths, shoemakers, wheelwrights and a bakery.
The Ceredigion County Council museum service owns Llanon Cottage, a 2-roomed 18th century cottage, which is opened to the public from time to time.
The beach is of pebble and stone with areas of sand exposed at low tide and backed by boulder clay sea cliffs which are receding through attack by the sea. A beach area south of the village is notable for its ancient fishing pools, reputedly built by the monks of Strata Florida Abbey. These pools were created using large stones from the beach to create a u-shaped wall from the high tide line which is totally submerged at high tide. As the tide recedes, fish are trapped in the pools but do not die, as they are retained in the shallow water by the walls.
- Catrin Finch, for a time harpist to the Prince of Wales,[2] was born and grew up in Llanon but now lives outside Cardiff
Gallery
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Stryd Fawr (High Street) -
Stryd-yr-Eglwys (Church St) -
Lisburne Cottage -
Black-faced sheep at Llanon -
Nearby Llansantffraed Church -
Cardigan Bay shoreline
References
- ^ One of several parishes of that name disambiguated in the Welsh language Wikipedia: Llansantffraid Template:Cy icon
- ^ BBC Website - Catrin Finch
External links
- Llanon - a potted history
- Llanon Cottage
- Ceredigion Plan for Llanon
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanon and surrounding area
