Llanrhystud Facts for Kids

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Llanrhystud, Ceredigion Village and church from the bridleway to Castell-bach.
Population	966 (2011)
OS grid reference	SN538697
Principal area	Ceredigion
Ceremonial county	Dyfed
Shire county	Ceredigion
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LLANRHYSTUD
Postcode district	SY23
Dialling code	01974

Police	Dyfed-Powys
Fire	Mid and West Wales
Ambulance	Welsh

EU Parliament	Wales
UK Parliament	Ceredigion Preseli
Welsh Assembly	Ceredigion
List of places UK Wales Ceredigion

Llanrhystud (pronounced hlan-HRUH-stid) is a lovely seaside village in Ceredigion, Wales. It's about 9 miles (14 km) south of Aberystwyth and 7 miles (11 km) north of Aberaeron. The village gets its name from an old Welsh saint. It's also an electoral division, which is a special area used for voting. The nearby village of Llanddeiniol is part of its community.

A famous stone wall, called Cofiwch Dryweryn (which means "Remember Tryweryn"), is located just a mile north of the village on the A487 road.

The Story of Llanrhystud
- The Village Church
- A Local Castle
What's in Llanrhystud?
How Many People Live Here?
Famous People from Llanrhystud
Gallery
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The Story of Llanrhystud

Llanrhystud is named after a very early Christian saint from Wales, called Saint Rhystyd. The local church, which belongs to the Church in Wales, is dedicated to him. Saint Rhystyd was one of the missionaries who came from a place called Armorica (which is now part of France) in the 6th century.

The Village Church

The church building you see today was built in 1852. It replaced an older church, and you can still see parts of the original building. For example, an old door and a step leading down to it were found in 1958. These old parts are located at the west end, under the bell tower.

The lower part of the bell tower is thought to be very old, possibly built in the 14th century or even earlier. The first known priest in charge of the church was Griffith Powell, who started in 1544.

A Local Castle

Long ago, there was also a castle near Llanrhystud. Castles were important for protection and control in the past.

What's in Llanrhystud?

Llanrhystud has several useful places for its residents and visitors.

Local School and Hall

The village has a primary school called Ysgol Wirfoddol Myfenydd. There is also a memorial hall, which is a community building. Inside the hall, you'll find a special table that remembers the local people who bravely fought and died in the two World Wars.

Exploring the Coast

Llanrhystud is located right on the Ceredigion Coast Path. This path is part of the longer Wales Coast Path, which lets you walk all along the beautiful Welsh coastline. It's a great way to explore the area's natural beauty.

Places to Eat and Stay

The village has a pub called the Black Lion. It's a place where people can relax and also enjoy meals.

Old Railway Station

In the past, Llanrhystud had a railway station called Llanrhystyd Road. It was part of the Carmarthen–Aberystwyth railway line. However, this railway line is no longer in use, and the tracks have been removed. The old station was actually about 7 miles (11.3 km) away, near the larger village of Llanfarian.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, about 646 people lived in the village of Llanrhystud itself. The wider community, which includes the village and surrounding areas, had a population of 966 people. The electoral ward, which is a larger area used for voting, includes Llanrhystud and the village of Llangwyryfon. This larger area has a total population of 1,562 people.

Famous People from Llanrhystud

Some notable people have connections to Llanrhystud:

David Evans (died 1910) was an Archdeacon of St Asaph, an important church leader.
David Edward Lewis (1866–1941) was a successful businessman and kind helper of others in Australia.