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Llwyngwril

Field	Value
official_name	Llwyngwril
static_image_name	Blue Chapel in Llwyngwril - geograph.org.uk - 1397137.jpg
static_image_caption	Blue Chapel in Llwyngwril
coordinates
os_grid_reference	SH590096
community_wales	Llangelynin
unitary_wales	Gwynedd
lieutenancy_wales	Gwynedd
country	Wales
postcode_area	LL
postcode_district	LL37
post_town	LLWYNGWRIL
dial_code	01341
constituency_westminster	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
constituency_welsh_assembly	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
population	526

Llwyngwril () is a coastal village, in Llangelynnin community, two miles north of the village of Llangelynnin and eleven miles south-west of Dolgellau. It is in the county of Merionethshire, Wales, although currently administered as part of the unitary authority of Gwynedd. The railway and road run along the coast and the village is sandwiched between the hills and the sea. The population according to the 2011 census was 526, with 56.7% of the population born in England, making it very Anglicised.

The village

The village of Llwyngwril is situated to the west of the A493 coastal road between Fairbourne, some three miles to the north and the village of Llangelynnin, two miles to the south, at the mouth of the River Gwril. In this part of Barmouth Bay, the straight coastline has a northwesterly aspect, the railway runs close to the shore with the coastal road just inland behind which the hills rise steeply. The village consists of a number of houses, a shop, pub and had a primary school until a few years ago. The village is in the parish of Llangelynnin, which has two churches, both dedicated to Saint Celynnin. The original parish church is at Llangelynnin and the more modern one is in the centre of Llwyngwril. Saint Celynnin is a medieval saint who is traditionally thought to be a son of Helig ap Glannog. He and his brothers were all considered saints and the church at Llangelynnin in the Conwy Valley is also dedicated to him. Llwyngwril railway station is a request stop.

Another notable building in the village is the Salem Chapel. It is painted blue and is sometimes known as the Blue Chapel, and from the outside looks like a typical Welsh Non-conformist Chapel. However the interior is an elaborate mixture of Gothic-style features including simulated stone staircases, wood carvings, ornate ceilings, arched windows, marble fireplaces and an organ gallery complete with a plywood organ.

From the beach dolphins can often be seen in Cardigan Bay. There are many self-catering properties to rent and caravan and camping sites either in or very near to the village, including Sunbeach and Hendre Hall.

References

"Llwyngwril population".
"Landranger 124: Dolgellau and surrounding area". Ordnance Survey.
"St Celynnin's Church. Llwyngwril".
(11 September 2011). "St Celynin's Well, Llangelynin, nr Henryd, Conwy". Well Hopper.
"Cambrian Coast Railway Line". Aberystwyth.org.uk.
Ridout, Joanne. (15 December 2015). "The inside of this converted chapel house for sale is incredible". WalesOnline.

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