Llanferres

Llanferres

Infobox UK place
latitude= 53.14
longitude= -3.21
country= Wales
official_name= Llanferres
unitary_wales= Denbighshire
lieutenancy_wales= Clwyd
constituency_westminster= Clwyd West
post_town= Mold
postcode_area= CH
postcode_district= CH7
dial_code= 01352
os_grid_reference= SJ188604

Llanferres is a village and parish in the county of Denbighshire in Wales.

Location

It is located 230 metres above sea level in the upper valley of the River Alyn on the A494 road between Ruthin and Mold [Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer Map, "Clwydian Range"] .

Amenities

The village lies on the eastern slopes of the Clwydian Hills, just south of Moel Famau, and is wholly within the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. [ [http://www.clwydianrangeaonb.org.uk/text01.asp?PageId=29 Clwydian Range AONB | About the Range | AONB Designation ] ] Offa's Dyke National Trail passes one mile to the southwest of the village.

The parish church, which is dedicated to St. Berres, was mentioned in the 'Lincoln Taxation' of 1291. It was largely rebuilt in 1774/1775, with additions in 1843. There were further additions, and a major restoration, in 1892.

Saint Berres, (with variations such as Brice or Britius) was a 4th century to 5th century Welsh hermit, who according to Thomas Pennant was a disciple of St. Martin of Tours, the Hungarian.Ordnance Survey reference SJ 188605.

References

External links

* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3481259 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanferres and surrounding area]


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